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Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Strikes Cessnock, Australia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 and a shallow depth of 4.9 kilometers (3 miles) has rattled the region of Cessnock in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. The seismic event was reported approximately 12 hours ago and has caused noticeable tremors in the area.
The earthquake occurred on May 10, 2023, at 12:32 GMT (10:32 pm local time, GMT +10). The epicenter was located at coordinates -32.919 latitude and 151.404 longitude. Residents of Maitland and its surrounding areas have reported feeling the tremors.
The seismic activity was detected by GeoAu, an authoritative source for geological data. RaspberryShake, another monitoring network, also recorded the earthquake with similar measurements of 2.6 magnitude and 5 kilometers depth.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and assessing any potential damages or impacts. At this time, there have been no reports of injuries or significant destruction resulting from the earthquake.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Source: GeoAu, RaspberryShake