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NSW hit by 5.0 magnitude earthquake,Sydney residents feeling shakes

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August 23, 2024

7 News,NSW has been hit by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake northwest of Newcastle.

The earthquake struck near Denman in the state’s Upper Hunter region, about 135km from Newcastle, just after 12pm on Friday, according to Geoscience Australia.

Residents reported feeling shakes from Port Macquarie down to Wollongong, with more than 1600 people recording it with Geoscience Australia.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattles large parts of NSW

ABC News,A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has rattled New South Wales.

The epicentre was in the Upper Hunter Valley, north-west of Sydney.

The quake hit just before midday and was felt in the Upper and Lower Hunter, the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie, Dubbo and Port Stephens.

Geoscience Australia said the epicentre was in Wollemi National Park.

On social media residents have reported their homes shaking, furniture moving and windows rattling.

Police and  NSW Health say there are no reports of injuries.

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