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Townsville rocked by 4.4 magnitude earthquake

North Queensland experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake near Townsville around 9:30 PM, reported by Geoscience Australia.
Approximately 4,500 people in Queensland felt the tremors, extending from Cairns to Mackay.
Barbara Hannay described the sensation as a weird force racing beneath her home that felt like an explosion.
There is no tsunami threat to Australia's mainland, confirmed by the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre.

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State rocked by earthquake Townsville, Queensland rocked by 4.4-magnitude earthquake

Residents in North Queensland have had a shaky end to their weekend after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit part of the state.

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The Epoch Times

Magnitude 4.4 Quake Rattles Queensland Coast

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake has rattled northeastern Queensland’s coast, seismologists say. Geoscience Australia said the quake struck at 9.31 p.m. on Saturday near Townsville at a depth of about 10km. “A lot of people felt this earthquake,” Geoscience Australia seismologist Phil Cummins said. “It was relatively shallow.” Did you feel the Earth move tonight? We’ve detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.4 at 9.31pm in Townsville…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

Townsville rocked by 4.4 magnitude earthquake

North Queenslanders were rocked by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake overnight.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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North Queensland rocked by 4.4-magnitude earthquake

Residents reported their homes shaking about 9.30pm yesterday in Townsville, with small tremors felt by res...

2 days ago·Australia

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7NEWS Australia

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattles Australian coast

The quake struck on Saturday night near Townsville at a depth of about 10km.

2 days ago·Australia

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The Canberra Times

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Magnitude 4.4 quake rattles Queensland coast

Seismologists say a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Townsville has been felt by residents along the coast of Queensland.

2 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia 2 days ago on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

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