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M2.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 17:36:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia) on February 23, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 17:36:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Nyabing
County
Shire of Kent
Village
Nyabing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.76370, 117.95140
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower 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.

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