At 10.27am on Thursday, 28 December 1989, Newcastle was devastated by an ML 5.6 (MW 5.4) earthquake. This was one of the most significant natural disasters in Australia's history. The epicentre was...
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Remembering the Newcastle Earthquake 25 years on
By Robert Virtue On December 28th 2014, Newcastle will stop to remember the 25th anniversary of the city's devastating earthquake. At 10.27am on Thursday, December 28th 1989, the NSW city of...
Newcastle Earthquake
Abstract One of Australia's most serious natural disasters occurred when an earthquake shook Newcastle in New South Wales, leaving 13 people dead and injuring more than 160. The damage bill has been...
Australia - Earthquake Dec 1989 UNDRO Information Report No.1
UNDRO 89/2525 AUSTRALIA - EARTHQUAKE UNDRO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 1 28 DECEMBER 1989 1. MAJOR EARTHQUAKE OCCURRED THURSDAY MORNING SHORTLY AFTER 10:00 AM 28 DECEMBER (23:00 27 DECEMBER GMT) IN...