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M2.8 Depth: 10.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Beaumont, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 17:24:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Beaumont, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 17:24:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Beaumont
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.54500, 122.80820
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — deeper than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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

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