A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled regional Queensland this morning, striking at 9.50 am with its epicentre located near Kilkivan, approximately 256 km north of Brisbane and west of Gympie. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of just 2 km, as reported by GeoScience Australia.
The effects of the quake were felt widely, reaching as far as Brisbane, with many witnesses noting they experienced the shaking in areas including Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. In total, thousands have come forward to report feeling the quake, and even residents in northern New South Wales, such as those in Lismore, indicated they sensed the disturbance.
This significant event has raised public attention and concern in the region, highlighting the geological activity in Queensland.