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M3.0 Earthquake near Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 10:46:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
48.1 km
Source
EMSC

Western Australia · Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley

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About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.1 km
Shallow
48.1 km
48.1 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

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