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23 Aug 2025 11:58
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks

    Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks



    Almost 15,000 people have reported sensing the tremor, which struck Queensland this morning.

    Geoscience Australia registered the 5.6 magnitude quake at a depth of 10km.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jessie J feels cancer has "robbed" her of time with her son 11:42

    Rugby:
    All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan is trumpeting the return of prop Tamaiti Williams from injury ahead of test two against Argentina tomorrow in Buenos Aires in the Rugby Championship 11:26

    Living & Travel:
    Staying relaxed will be the chief focus for new Silver Fern Catherine Hall when training camp proper gets underway early next month 11:26

    International:
    Home and office of John Bolton, former US national security adviser, raided by FBI agents 11:26

    Entertainment:
    Kirsten Dunst's son had a serious health scare while she was filming in Budapest 11:12

    Entertainment:
    The Kelly Clarkson Show's filming schedule reportedly won't be impacted by the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock 10:42

    Rugby:
    England have pumped the United States 69-7 in the women's Rugby World Cup opener in Sunderland 10:36

    Entertainment:
    David Morrissey has been banned from driving for six months and fined £5,700 after being found guilty of multiple speeding offences across London 10:12

    Politics:
    Pamela Harriman's legacy stretches from London to America but was she also the Churchills' secret weapon? 10:06

    Netball:
    Former Silver Ferns and Central Pulse goal attack Tiana Metuarau has signed with the Birmingham Panthers in England's Netball Super League 10:06


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