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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gilmore, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 02:51:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Gilmore, New South Wales (Australia) on June 14, 2026 at 02:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 02:51:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Gilmore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.43110, 148.20020
Temperature
14.4°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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