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M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 10:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 10:46:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
New South Wales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.99000, 147.12000
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to 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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