Overview

• A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck at 2:55 am near Singleton, about 200 km north of Sydney, according to Geoscience Australia.
• Initially recorded as a 5.1-magnitude quake, it occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the surface.
• Shockwaves were felt across a wide area, from Taree to Wollongong, including Sydney, where many residents reported being woken by the tremors.
• More than 2,600 people submitted shaking reports by 4 am, with the highest concentration of reports coming from Wentworth Point in Sydney.
• Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat, and police reported no injuries or damage in the Hunter region.