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M3.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Panuara, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 19:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Panuara, New South Wales (Australia). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 19:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Panuara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.47490, 148.98990
Temperature
10.2°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 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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