Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 1.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire Of Gnowangerup
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M2.8 Earthquake near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On February 23, 2026 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 2 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
ID
e277947ee79640699d11cfbb9b80344c09bab6c9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 18:43:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.81180,
117.93450
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower 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.
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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