Emergency services respond to reports of earthquake in Hunter Valley Region

Emergency services have received multiple reports of an earthquake in the Hunter Valley Region today (Friday 23 August 2024).

The earthquake recorded a magnitude of 5.0 at 12:01pm in Denman, NSW.

NSW Police have been advised that NSW SES crews are responding to reports of minor infrastructure damage.

There have been no reports of major damage to infrastructure or buildings, and no reports of injury.

Dam owners in the region are urged to ensure that dam integrity has not been affected.

Any reports of damage or injury should be made to local relevant authorities.

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