2.6
Earthquake Details: Western Australia
Sep 21, 2026, 01:48:34
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Western Australia on Sep 21, 2026 at 01:48:34. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth-5 km
Significance0
Latitude-20.9059
Longitude118.5487
Event IDemsc:20260921_0000027
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 22, 2026, 21:20:18 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 21, 2026, 09:48:34 GMT+8
- UTC
- Sep 21, 2026, 01:48:34 UTC
-5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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