A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has struck near Orange in regional NSW.
The tremor near the Canobolas State Forest was felt as far as Sydney and Wollongong, causing mild to moderate vibrations around 8:20 p.m.
According to Geoscience Australia, the quake originated at a depth of five kilometers.
In the first 30 minutes following the event, over 1,000 individuals reported experiencing the quake.
A dog trainer from Mudgee, situated roughly 100 kilometers northeast of the quake’s center, recounted her dog’s reaction to the tremor.
“One of our dogs sensed something and got up, glancing at the floor as if worried something was beneath her. I initially thought she might have a seizure, but she calmed down,” she shared on Facebook.
“She is old and very sensitive to noise and vibration, we humans didn’t feel anything.”