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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-14 09:22:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 09:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Broken Hill, New South Wales (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 09:22:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Broken Hill
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.93400, 141.47630
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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