Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- ISC
Western Australia · Western Australia
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M4.6 Earthquake near Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 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
d69809ab7bea4b76256264b55438ef2a713ea273
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 18:06:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
-34.24190,
114.94540
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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