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M2.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 18:43:56 UTC Local time: —

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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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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