Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
New South Wales
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M2.7 Earthquake near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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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
ID
1fe061e44a545b22c52fa01894973f162447b32a
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 02:52:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.63000,
151.01000
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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