Earthquake rattles outback near NT-SA border
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the outback on the Northern Territory–South Australian border early today, according to Geoscience Australia.
The tremor occurred around 4.30am (AEST), with the epicentre recorded south of Yulara, a township near Uluṟu and south-west of Alice Springs. There are no early reports of damage.
Key Points
- 5.3 magnitude earthquake reported by Geoscience Australia near NT–SA border
- Epicentre located south of Yulara, near Uluṟu and south-west of Alice Springs
- Quake occurred around 4.30am (AEST) in the outback region
- Night shift worker said doors shook but shelves stayed intact
- Guests at Sails In The Desert Hotel woke to rumbling
- No early reports of damage following the early morning tremor
Local accounts indicated a brief but noticeable shake at accommodation near Uluṟu. A night shift worker at Sails In The Desert Hotel described rumbling and movement that woke some guests.
Beyonce Matthew said some guests woke up to the rumbling.
“It was only for a few minutes,” she told AAP.
She added that the early-morning movement caught some people by surprise.
Witness observations
At Sails In The Desert Hotel, staff working overnight described a short period of shaking that did not dislodge items. The account emphasised that the movement was brief and that only a few guests reported waking due to the tremor.
The observations provide a local snapshot of the impact in the vicinity of Yulara. The immediate account aligns with the initial assessment indicating no early reports of damage.
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