A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred near Orange in regional New South Wales at approximately 8:20 PM, according to Geoscience Australia, which reported the seismic event happened at a depth of five kilometres. The tremor generated minor to light shaking that was felt as far as Sydney and Wollongong, prompting over 1,000 individuals to report their experiences within just 30 minutes of the occurrence.
One dog trainer located in Mudgee, about 100 kilometres northeast of the earthquake’s epicentre, described how her pet reacted to the quake. She noted that while humans in her vicinity didn’t notice the tremor, one of her older dogs became anxious, looking around as if disturbed by something beneath her. The trainer shared her dog’s response on social media, expressing concern that the dog might become agitated, although the animal eventually calmed down.
This event highlights the far-reaching effects of seismic activity, even in regions that may not be directly near the epicentre.