Earthquake

Shaken and Stirred: The Quake that Rocked NSW Southern Tablelands

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake near Goulburn leaves residents startled and windows rattling. Find out more about the tremor that shook the region!

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves through the NSW Southern Tablelands, with its epicentre near Crookwell, north of Goulburn. Residents of Goulburn and surrounding towns described feeling huge shakes and hearing strange noises as the quake hit around 6.45 am. Small tremors were even felt in Goulburn, halfway between Sydney and Canberra. The Seismology Research Centre pinpointed the quake's location at Taralga, 36 kilometres north of Goulburn. The event caused quite a stir, reminiscent of a truck hitting a house.

On a completely different note, in Taiwan, a significant earthquake struck the east coast county of Hualian on April 3, the most powerful quake experienced since 1999. While NSW residents were dealing with their own tremors, Taiwan was put to the test of resilience with the April earthquake.

The earthquake that shook Taralga near Goulburn at 6.41 am left a lasting impact on residents in Goulburn, Wagga, Wollongong, and beyond. Windows were rattled, and the region experienced a rare wake-up call. The magnitude 3.9 quake gave everyone a jolt early in the morning.

In summary, the recent earthquake near Goulburn brought unexpected excitement to the region, serving as a reminder of the Earth's unpredictable nature. While incidents like these make headlines, residents everywhere, be it in Goulburn or Taiwan, show resilience in the face of natural disasters. It's a testament to the strength and adaptability of communities faced with unexpected challenges.