Magnitude-2.8 earthquake rattles shelves, wakes Barossa residents up

Magnitude-2.8 earthquake reported in Barossa Valley overnight

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A magnitude-2.8 earthquake was reported in the Barossa Valley overnight, according to Geoscience Australia. The earthquake was recorded at 2:26am on Monday, with nearly 250 reports received by Geoscience Australia.

The quake was located at Stone Well, on the outskirts of Tanunda, about 55 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Geoscience Australia seismologist Tania Page described the shaking caused by the earthquake as "maybe two or three seconds of shaking".

Residents in the area reported rattling shelves and a lot of noise, with some comparing the sound to a thunder, a truck going past, or a smaller explosion. Mark, a resident of Nuriootpa, described the tremor as "pretty powerful, it was very bass-like".

The earthquake was reported to have woken up residents, including Mark's little cat who sleeps on the end of his bed. Mark estimated the shaking to be around three seconds, possibly more. According to Geoscience Australia, earthquakes with magnitudes of less than 3.5 "seldom cause damage".

The reports of the earthquake were mainly from around Tanunda and Nuriootpa. Geoscience Australia seismologist Tania Page stated that most of the reports were from these areas.

The earthquake was reported by ABC News, citing Geoscience Australia's data. The reports were also mentioned on 891 ABC Adelaide, where Tania Page discussed the earthquake and its effects on the residents.