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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Muswellbrook, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 20:07:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Muswellbrook, New South Wales (Australia) on January 28, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 20:07:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Muswellbrook
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.35000, 150.88000

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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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