Thousands rocked by earthquake as shockwaves are felt in regional town

Thousands rocked by earthquake as shockwaves are felt in regional town

A quiet regional town was rocked on an otherwise ordinary afternoon. Locals had no warning—just an unexpected jolt that rattled nerves and knocked items from shelves.

Within minutes, social media lit up with confused residents asking the same question: “Did you feel that?”

Cars trembled in parking lots. Inside homes, the shaking lasted only seconds, but the unease lingered much longer. Some reported power flickers, others said their internet went down just as the ground shifted beneath them. For many, the sensation felt like an impact—like something massive had struck nearby.