How bad was the Queensland earthquake?
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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Queensland, the strongest inland quake in 50 years. It caused widespread shaking, power outages for 13,000 properties, and forced evacuations, but no major injuries were reported.
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Strongest inland earthquake in 50 years hits Queensland
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- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Queensland, with the epicentre near Kilkeven. 5s
- Tremors were felt from Rockhampton to the New South Wales border, with over 12,000 reports. 12s
- The quake caused goods to fall from shelves and forced evacuations from businesses. 21s
- 13,000 properties lost power, but electricity was restored within two hours. 48s
- This is the largest onshore earthquake in Queensland in 50 years, with aftershocks expected. 1m 38s
