A magnitude 4.8–4.9 earthquake is reported to strike off South Australia, with residents around Adelaide saying they felt shaking and heard rumbling. Several outlets describe it as happening Tuesday morning and leaving local people startled.
Reports vary slightly on the earthquake’s exact magnitude. One outlet frames the event as a magnitude 4.9 quake, while another gives 4.8 and notes that “dozens” of people in Adelaide reported feeling the tremor. ABC Australia emphasizes firsthand resident descriptions, including hearing a rumble as plants began to shake.
Overall, the accounts agree that the tremor was felt by people in Adelaide and that it affected homes in ways residents noticed, such as noticeable shaking indoors.
