Magnitude 5.2 earthquake and aftershocks rattle Orana region in inland New South Wales
A series of earthquakes have rattled north-central New South Wales, with a magnitude-5.2 quake striking the Orana region in the early hours of Saturday, followed by a 4.1-magnitude aftershock just minutes later.
Geoscience Australia reported the initial tremor hit at 2.36am AEST at a shallow depth of 10km, and was felt by residents across a wide area, including Nyngan, Carinda, Dubbo, Narromine, Coolah, and Collarenebri. A third quake, measuring 3.6, was recorded at 5.43am.
The quakes were felt across a wide area, with more than 135 people reporting tremors to Geoscience Australia by 4am. No significant damage or injuries have been reported so far, but local authorities are monitoring the situation as minor aftershocks remain possible.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Earthquakes above magnitude 5.0 occur on average every one to two years in Australia, but such events remain rare in inland NSW.
The Seismology Research Centre noted that the Orana region quake is among the strongest to hit the state in recent years.
