Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
New South Wales · Panuara
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M3.4 Earthquake near Panuara, New South Wales (Australia)
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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.
Details
ID
3ef52d28930e4be7c352d0c9d2e4b29a3f405265
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 19:43:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.47490,
148.98990
Temperature
10.2°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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