Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Benjaberring
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M2.7 Earthquake near Benjaberring, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Benjaberring, Western Australia (Australia) on October 8, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
d1e80b1ed55e141256a7162124be7d6df8bcfcee
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 04:13:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.18070,
117.26320
Temperature
19.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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