Magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolts Sydney's south west near Campbelltown
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck just south of Campbelltown near Appin, with almost 250 people reporting feeling it.
Sydney's south west was shaken by a magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck just south of Campbelltown near Appin, close to Nattai National Park, just after 6am on Sunday. Geoscience Australia said the quake originated at a shallow depth of 2 kilometres, leading to almost 250 'felt reports' from residents.
Locals took to social media describing the impact, with one Douglas Park resident saying it 'felt like a car hit my house'. A Wilton resident said the quake 'woke us up'.
- 3.5
- Magnitude
- 2 kilometres
- Depth
- Near Appin, south of Campbelltown
- Location
- Almost 250
- Felt reports
Why it mattersShallow earthquakes near populated areas raise questions about building resilience.
AustraliaThis is a direct impact on Sydney residents and south west NSW, affecting thousands of people's sense of safety and potentially prompting discussions about earthquake preparedness in Australia's most populated city.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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