NSW mining town shaken by another earthquake three weeks after first one
New South Wales has been hit by another earthquake, three weeks after the same area felt a 4.8 magnitude quake.
A 4.5 magnitude quake struck in Muswellbrook town of Edderton just before 6am today at a depth of 5km.
The earthquake's epicentre was directly under a coal mine. In August, an earthquake was felt directly under the BHP's Mt Arthur Coal mine in Dennman, just down the road.
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The earthquake's epicentre was directly under a coal mine. Geoscience Australia
People felt the quake out at Forster and down to Wollongong, according to Geoscience Australia.
There are also reports of smaller shakes felt throughout different areas of the mine, according to Geoscience Australia.
At the time of the quake, 2500 homes lost power.
Ausgrid managed to reconnect 1000 customers by 7.45am.
The electrical provider said crews were restoring power where it's safe to do so, and are continuing to patrol the affected area for hazards.
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