Introduction 

Australia Shook Again What You Need to Know

 

Residents across Australia felt tremors in recent weeks as the earth reminded us that even places with mild seismic activity are not immune The most notable quake registered near Wyalkatchem Western Australia on July 29 2025 it measured about magnitude 4 8 and was widely felt from Perth to Kalgoorlie  

 

What Happened in Australia 

In the early hours just after 2 am AWST a magnitude 4 8 earthquake struck about 30 km south‑east of the town Residents across southern WA experienced rattling shelves and gentle shaking but no serious damage was reported Authorities received hundreds of felt reports confirming its reach across Perth and even outback towns  

 

Why It Matters for You

Even if you are far from WA seismic events can raise concerns Especially in coastal or densely populated regions earthquakes of magnitude 5 or above have occurred in recent months in New South Wales and South Australia For instance a magnitude 5 3 quake hit Nyngan NSW in May 2025 and a 5 1 tremor struck near Singleton NSW in April 2025  

 

These events remind all Australians to stay aware earthquake activity may be infrequent but the emotional shock can be real

 

What You Should Do Now

Even if you did not feel anything use this as a chance to revisit your preparedness plan

Make sure you have a go bag with essentials

Secure heavy furniture to walls

Practice a family safe spot drill

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Bookmark official info sources

Visit our earthquake preparedness guide page for detailed steps and safety tips You can track live quakes via the Geoscience Australia map or an external source such as the USGS earthquake map

 

What Locals Are Saying

One Perth resident shared around the time of the WA quake that their phone buzzed and curtains swayed slightly Several in Kalgoorlie reported feeling a distant shake even though the epicentre was hundreds of kilometres away These stories highlight how seismic waves can travel silently but significantly

 

Final Reflections

may not face frequent high magnitude quakes but each event reminds us that preparedness matters Planning ahead not panicking keeps communities strong

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