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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 02:52:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 02:52:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
New South Wales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.63000, 151.01000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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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