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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Eremerang, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 13:52:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Eremerang, New South Wales (Australia) on February 8, 2026 at 13:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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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
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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