Who died in Newcastle earthquake?
Facts and figures
- The earthquake claimed 13 lives: 9 people died at the Newcastle Workers Club, 3 people were killed in Beaumont Street Hamilton, and one person died of shock.
- 160 people were hospitalised.
- 50,000 buildings were damaged (approximately 40,000 of these were homes)
- 300 buildings were demolished.
What caused the Newcastle 1989 earthquake?
The magnitude 5.6 quake that struck Newcastle, in New South Wales, on December 28, 1989, killed 13 people, injured 160, and caused 3.5 billion U.S. dollars worth of damage. That quake was triggered by changes in tectonic forces caused by 200 years of underground coal mining, according to a study by Christian D.
How much damage did the 1989 Newcastle earthquake cause?
The earthquake caused damage to over 35,000 homes, 147 schools, and 3,000 commercial and/or other buildings, with significant damage (i.e. damage worth over $1,000; $2,100 in 2018 adjusted for inflation) caused to 10,000 homes and 42 schools (structural damage), within the immediate Newcastle area.
Who did the Newcastle earthquake effect?
The damage bill was estimated at A$4 billion, with over 35,000 homes, 147 schools, and 3,000 other buildings damaged over an area of 9,000 km2. Around 300,000 people were affected by the damage and 1,000 were made homeless. Although earthquakes are not common in Australia, they are by no means unknown.
How long did it take to rebuild after the Newcastle earthquake?
Not long after the tremors struck on that summer Thursday, Newcastle lord mayor John McNaughton, a surveyor, set a timeline to have the city reopened within eight days.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Australia?
About every ten years or so, Australia experiences a potentially damaging earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or more.
- The 1968 Meckering earthquake was magnitude 6.5.
- The 1988 Tennant Creek earthquake was Australia’s biggest on record, at magnitude 6.6.
When did the earthquake happen in Newcastle?
December 28, 1989
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