4.9-magnitude earthquake wakes Adelaide Tuesday morning
A 4.9-magnitude quake hit south of Adelaide at 7:48am Tuesday, felt and heard by more than 661 residents.
Geoscience Australia registered the earthquake at 7:48am on Tuesday, with the epicentre located south of Victor Harbor and west of Kingston South East, off the SA coast. More than 661 residents reported feeling or hearing the earth move and called local radio stations.
Kate from Reynella in Adelaide's south described the moment: she had just made a coffee and climbed back into bed when the whole bed moved and her cup split across the floor.
- 4.9
- Magnitude
- 7:48am Tuesday
- Time
- 661
- Residents reported
Why it mattersSouth Australia experiences earthquakes rarely enough that residents take notice; this magnitude is strong enough to shake buildings and rattle people awake.
AustraliaAdelaide and nearby towns felt the quake directly; most Australian states only hear about such events secondhand.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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