Residents of New South Wales experienced a significant disturbance overnight as a 4.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the Hunter region. The quake occurred at 2:55 AM, generating shockwaves felt along the coast, from Taree to Wollongong, including Sydney.
Reports indicate that over 2,700 individuals logged their experiences on the Geoscience Australia website, marking a widespread sensation of the tremor. The epicentre was located 10 kilometres beneath Singleton, situated west of Newcastle and approximately 200 kilometres north of Sydney. Initial assessments by Geoscience Australia estimated the quake’s strength at 5.1 before it was adjusted to 4.6.
In Sydney, residents across various suburbs reported their homes shaking, with Wentworth Point experiencing particularly strong tremors. Fortunately, authorities have reported no injuries or significant damage in the Hunter region following this seismic event. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre also confirmed that there was no tsunami threat posed to the Australian mainland or its surrounding islands and territories.
This earthquake has been a startling reminder of the natural forces at play, leaving residents and officials on alert while the aftermath continues to be assessed.