Mining town in New South Wales experiences second earthquake in less than a month.

Another earthquake has struck New South Wales, just three weeks after the same area experienced a 4.8 magnitude quake. This time, the town of Edderton in Muswellbrook was hit by a 4.5 magnitude quake at 6am this morning. The quake originated 5km below the surface, directly under a coal mine.

Interestingly, this is not the first time an earthquake has been felt near a coal mine in this region. In August, a similar incident occurred near BHP's Mt Arthur Coal mine in Dennman, which is just a short distance away. It seems that the ground beneath these mines is quite unstable.

According to reports from Geoscience Australia, the quake was felt by people as far as Forster and Wollongong. This is a significant distance from the epicentre, which highlights the strength of the tremors. Additionally, there have been reports of smaller shakes felt throughout different areas of the mine.

As a result of the earthquake, approximately 2500 homes were left without power. However, thanks to the efforts of Ausgrid, 1000 customers were reconnected by 7.45am. The electrical provider has been working hard to restore power to affected areas, while also ensuring the safety of their crews as they patrol the affected area for any potential hazards.

As with any natural disaster, there is always more information to come. The situation is still developing, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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