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M2.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Capricorn, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 02:08:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Capricorn, Western Australia (Australia) on June 21, 2026 at 02:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 02:08:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Capricorn
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.47860, 120.06350
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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