Residents in the town of Batlow, in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains region, report feeling and hearing an earthquake described as a magnitude 2.9 event. Both outlets say people heard a “loud boom” in the area, indicating the tremor was noticeable beyond just minor shaking. The reports place the quake in the Snowy Mountains region and specifically reference Batlow as the town affected. No details are provided in the sources about damage, injuries, or the location depth or exact time of the quake. The accounts focus on the immediate experience of residents—particularly the audible shock or rumble—rather than any broader impacts. Both articles present the event as a localized occurrence in a regional community, with the primary common element being the reported magnitude of 2.9 and the “loud boom” described by witnesses. The information currently available across sources is limited to the quake magnitude and community reports of an audible effect.