According to Geoscience Australia the quake was felt just after 4am on Tuesday and was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to register their experience online here.

Upper Hunter residents are no strangers to quakes. In 2018 five earthquakes were recorded in just three days south of Muswellbrook.

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