Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
New South Wales · Wilcannia
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M3.2 Earthquake near Wilcannia, New South Wales (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Wilcannia, New South Wales (Australia) on June 18, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
67ec1b94dd599910e5f82086da3da750133cf333
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 17:20:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.31870,
142.87440
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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