When was the NSW earthquake?

The 1989 Newcastle earthquake was an intraplate earthquake that occurred in Newcastle, New South Wales on Thursday, 28 December….1989 Newcastle earthquake.

UTC time	1989-12-27 23:27
Magnitude	5.6 ML (5.4 mb )
Depth	11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi)
Epicentre	Boolaroo, New South Wales32.95°S 151.61°E
Areas affected	Australia

Has NSW ever had an earthquake?

1989: Newcastle, New South Wales A 5.4 magnitude quake that struck northern NSW city on December 28, killed 13 people injured more than 160. Ground movement was reported 800 kilometres away from the city. It caused an estimated $4 billion in damage, over an area extending 9000 square kilometres.

When was Australia’s last major earthquake?

List of earthquakes

State(S)	Location	Date
Victoria	Gippsland	2012-06-19
Queensland	Coral Sea	2015-07-30
Northern Territory	MacDonnell Region	2016-05-20
Victoria/New South Wales/Tasmania/South Australia	Mansfield	2021-09-22

What was the recent earthquake in Australia?

The last earthquake in Australia occurred 4 hours ago: Weak mag. 2.2 earthquake – 93 km northeast of Northam, Western Australia, on Monday, Jun 6, 2022 at 10:13 am (GMT +8).

What date was the Newcastle earthquake?

December 28, 19891989 Newcastle earthquake / Start date

At 10.27am on Thursday, 28 December 1989, Newcastle was devastated by an ML 5.6 (Richter magnitude) earthquake. This was one of the most serious natural disasters in Australia’s history.

Did Sydney just have an earth tremor?

There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Sydney in the past 24 hours. Look up quakes in the past 30 days!

What is Australia’s worst earthquake?

Australia’s largest recorded earthquake was in 1988 at Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with an estimated magnitude of 6.6. It occurred in a sparsely populated area and resulted in damage to a major gas pipeline.

Which state in Australia has the most earthquakes?

The regions where violent quakes occur most often are south-western WA, the Flinders Ranges in SA, and across a wide area from Tasmania to northern NSW. Note: As of 2016, the Inernational Seismological Centre and Geoscience Australia have revised the magnitude scores of Australia’s earthquakes.

Did Sydney just have an earthquake?

Did Sydney have an earthquake?

Latest quakes in or near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in the past 24 hours on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Felt a quake? Report it! There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Sydney in the past 24 hours.

How many earthquakes did Australia have in 2021?

The earthquake was substantially stronger than the 1989 Newcastle earthquake that measured 5.6 and killed 13 people….2021 Mansfield earthquake.

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UTC time	2021-09-21 23:15:53
Duration	10–60 seconds
Magnitude	Mw5.9
Depth	10.0 km (6.2 mi)

Is Newcastle on a fault line?

The north boundary of the Newcastle zone is defined by the Hunter Fault, a northeast dipping reverse fault, which lies along the south boundary of the Tamworth Terrane. Very few earthquakes have been recorded on this fault.

How many earthquakes have occurred in Newcastle?

Since this time, the region has experienced five earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or larger; the most recent being a magnitude ML 5.1 (MW 4.7) earthquake near Ellalong in August 1994.

Was there an earthquake last night in Australia?

Quakes in the past 24 hours: In the past 24 hours, Australia was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.7 and 5 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.

Is Aus on a fault line?

Since Australia sits on top of a very stable because geologically old continental landmass in the middle of a tectonic plate (the Australian Plate) with no major active faults, it has far fewer quakes than areas near plate boundaries or major fault lines. Where do earthquakes occur in Australia?

How many earthquakes have we had in the last 24 hours?

252 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3.

When was Sydney’s last earthquake?

Latest quakes in or near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in the past 24 hours on Friday, June 3, 2022.