Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Western Australia · Bularl di Wunami
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M4.2 Earthquake near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia) on May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
b47abfbbbc512599a443d8bddc6fff0460a86f6b
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 18:09:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
-17.80800,
125.62100
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (7.1 km)
Regional average: 7.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Fitzroy Crossing Airport42.3 kmStraight-line distance
Australia · FIZ · YFTZ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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