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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 04:57:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (Australia) on April 23, 2025 at 04:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 04:57:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
New South Wales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.53000, 150.94000
Temperature
19.1°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.

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