Overview

• A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Broke, 25 km southwest of Singleton, early on April 22, 2025, according to Geoscience Australia.
• The quake was felt as far north as Tamworth, as far south as Canberra, and as far west as Katoomba in the Blue Mountains.
• More than 3,300 people reported feeling the tremor, including residents in Sydney high-rise apartments in Wentworth Point and Mascot.
• No injuries or damage have been reported, but seismologists expect aftershocks to continue for up to a week.
• This marks the 11th earthquake of magnitude 3 or higher in the Hunter region over the past year, highlighting ongoing seismic activity in the area.