Shallow Magnitude-3.5 Earthquake Recorded South-West of Sydney

Tremors felt in Wollongong as magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded near Appin

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit Appin, felt up to 100km away. Learn about its impact, previous quakes, and mining activities.

Shallow magnitude-3.5 earthquake recorded south-west of Sydney

Geoscience Australia says the earthquake was relatively small but was strong enough to be felt throughout the Wollondilly Shire.

Residents rattled by 3.5 magnitude earthquake southwest of Sydney

Hundreds reported feeling the tremor on Wednesday afternoon.

On the afternoon of May 28, a 3.5-magnitude shallow earthquake occurred near Appin, southwest of Sydney, and hundreds of residents reported feeling the tremor.