Overview

• The magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck inland from the Sunshine Coast near Kilkivan and Gympie on Saturday, with shaking reported across eastern Australia from Brisbane to Cairns and Sydney.
• It was the largest onshore earthquake in Queensland in about half a century and the biggest in the state since an offshore 5.8 event in 2016.
• More than 15 aftershocks have been recorded since the mainshock, mostly very small with magnitudes below 2.0.
• Reported damage was limited, with experts noting that cyclone-rated construction in Queensland helped buildings withstand the shaking.
• The Insurance Council of Australia says most home policies cover earthquake damage, though claims can be denied if losses are deemed pre-existing, so homeowners are urged to keep thorough property records.