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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 2 km N of Orangeville, Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 04:53:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 04:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 2 km N of Orangeville, 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 04:53:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
New South Wales
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-34.00860, 150.60380
Temperature
13.0°C

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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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