3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Barraba, NSW

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 44 miles northwest of Merredin, Western Australia, at a shallow depth of 1.1 miles on October 2, 2024, with minor tremors felt in nearby towns. This event was reported by Geoscience Australia and followed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. In a separate incident, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Barraba, New South Wales, at 3:01 AM on October 1, 2024, also with a depth of 10 kilometers, causing no reported injuries or damage. Seismologists noted that such swarms of earthquakes are common in the area, with around 100 earthquakes of magnitude three or more occurring annually in Australia. Despite the tremors occurring in the early morning, only a handful of residents reported feeling the Barraba quake, attributed to its location and depth. Experts emphasize that while earthquakes can happen anywhere in Australia, significant damage is rare for tremors of this magnitude.