An earthquake has shaken communities around Goulburn, with tremors felt as far as Canberra. Subscribe now for unlimited access . $ 0 / (min cost $ 0 ) Login or signup to continue reading Continue with Email Continue with Google Continue with Apple See subscription options The quake struck at 6.
41am near Taralga, around 30 kilometres north of Goulburn. Geoscience Australia reported a tremor with a magnitude of 3.9, which is defined as a slight earthquake on the Richter scale.
Monitoring stations in Dalton, Western Sydney and Canberra picked up the tremors on May 23. By 7am, 95 people had reported they felt the quake, according to Geoscience Australia's quake survey. Locals told the ABC their dogs were restless, and their china shook in the quake.
The earthquake hit 30 kilometres north of Goulburn. Picture supplied Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Lucy Arundell Journalist Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news.
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au. Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news.
Email her at lucy.arundell@austcommunitymedia.com.
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