A magnitude 3.7 earthquake has been felt across the Upper Hunter this morning after the firth earthquake since August last year to hit the region.
The quake was felt at around 2:20am today (Tuesday 16th September, 2025), with no injuries reported.
The epicentre of the quake was at Mount Arthur Coal Mine, the same location of the magnitude 4.1 earthquake felt just ten months ago. On that occasion, thousands of residents across the region were left without power.
The quake was recorded at a depth of 3km and was picked up on seismic monitoring hundreds of kilometres away.
Geoscience Australia has received more than 90 felt reports.
A Muswellbrook Council spokesperson said that “while NSW Police is the coordinating agency for emergency response to earthquake, Muswellbrook Shire Council is today inspecting and will continue to monitor assets including roads, bridges, water and sewer infrastructure.”
“Council reminds residents and business owners to document and photograph all damage such as cracks in walls, ceilings and chimneys as evidence for insurers.
“Council appeals directly to insurers to fast‑track assessments and honour valid claims, and for all levels of government to respond urgently to the needs of Shire residents and businesses.
“Council will assess the merits of applying for an updated Natural Disaster Declaration by the NSW Government to unlock state and federal funding under Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements for public and private impacts.
“Longer term, Council will continue to advocate for resilience upgrades, including for critical community assets in Muswellbrook Shire.
“Council will update residents and businesses on any impacts, advice and next steps that arise from this seismic event.
“If you have experienced damage and need immediate assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
“Stay up to date with any power outages at: ausgrid.com.au/Outages/Current-Outages
“Access Geoscience Australia updates on this earthquake and others at: ga.gov.au.”
