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M2.3 Depth: 3.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Broken Hill, New South Wales (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:17:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Broken Hill, New South Wales (Australia) on August 31, 2026 at 09:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 09:17:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
City
Broken Hill
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.93170, 141.49770
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (7.1 km)
Regional average: 7.1 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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