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Geoscience Australia6 Nov 2026

M2.6 earthquake, Coastal, 40 km S of Exmouth, WA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded Coastal, 40 km S of Exmouth, WA at a depth of 31 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 301st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
Coastal, 40 km S of Exmouth, WA
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
31.0 km
Time
2026-11-06 19:21:56 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-22.285, 114.212
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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