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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Wilcannia, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 17:20:55 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Australia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 17:20:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Wilcannia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.31870, 142.87440
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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