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Geoscience Australia21 Jul 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 15 km N of Dubbo, NSW

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 15 km N of Dubbo, NSW at a depth of 10 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 252nd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
15 km N of Dubbo, NSW
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
9.5 km
Time
2026-07-21 19:31:54 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-32.109, 148.601
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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