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Geoscience Australia20 May 2026

M2.6 earthquake, W of Wyalkatchem, WA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded W of Wyalkatchem, WA at a depth of 3 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 191st 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
W of Wyalkatchem, WA
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
2.8 km
Time
2026-05-20 13:15:45 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-31.189, 117.245
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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