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M2.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Plumridge Lakes, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 02:24:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Plumridge Lakes, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Australia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 02:24:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Plumridge Lakes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.83550, 123.36320
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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

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