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M2.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Broken Hill, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 09:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Broken Hill, New South Wales (Australia) on August 10, 2026 at 09:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 09:44:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Broken Hill
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.95540, 141.47510
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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.

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