M 5.4 - The 1989 Newcastle Earthquake, Australia

Twelve people killed, more than 100 injured and estimated 1.1 billion U.S. dollars damage (VIII) caused in the Newcastle area. Damage occurred as far away as Liverpool, Scone and Gladstone. Felt in a 200,000 sq. km. area of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory from Albury and Cooma to Coffs Harbour and Inverell and as far west as Narromine. Also felt by people in high-rise buildings in Gold Coast and Melbourne. Believed to be the first earthquake in Australian history that has caused deaths.