Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
New South Wales
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M3.0 Earthquake near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2025 at 01:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
7de2d814d8924e76d5fc160d85844e6cb2e984b0
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 01:46:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.79000,
147.37000
Temperature
20.0°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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