Thousands rattled by 4.5-magnitude earthquake in central west NSW
Geoscience Australia says aftershocks likely but much lighter and in a smaller area Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Part of Australia’s east coast has been shaken by an earthquake that could be felt hundred of kilometres away. A 4.5-magnitude quake hit at 8.19pm on Tuesday at a depth of 5km about 30km south-west of Orange in central west NSW, near the Cadia goldmine.
Pub near the Cadia goldmine south of Orange ‘leant one way and then came back’ as windows and wine glasses rattled
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More than 150 workers at the Cadia goldmine in regional New South Wales were evacuated after a nearby 4.5-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening, according to an internal company memo.
The mine has paused all underground operations pending a safety assessment.
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- Thousands rattled by 4.5-magnitude earthquake in central west NSWGuardian - World · Australian Associated Press · Apr 14, 2026, 9:29 PM
- Gold miners fled to underground refuge chambers when 4.5-magnitude quake hit central west NSWGuardian - World · Lisa Cox · Apr 14, 2026, 9:29 PM
- Orange earthquake: gold miners fled to underground refuge chambers when 4.5-magnitude quake hit central west NSWGuardian - World · Lisa Cox · Apr 15, 2026, 4:15 AM
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