Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Muswellbrook, Power Restored After Outages

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Muswellbrook, with the epicenter located at 150.85° longitude and -32.34° latitude. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers at 5:58 AM local time (UTC 19:58, September 6, 2024). Over 1,116 people reported feeling the tremor. While no major structural damage has been reported, the quake caused localized power outages, which have since been restored. The event has been recorded with the ID ga2024rqpnyt.

Local MP Dan Repacholi addressed the situation, stating, “Our community is resilient, and while the tremor may have startled many, we are fortunate that no serious damage has been reported. We will continue to monitor for aftershocks and ensure the safety of our residents.”