On this day 27 years ago a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Newcastle. 13 people died. 9 of the deaths occurred inside the Newcastle Workers Club. Three people were crushed to death under collapsed awnings on Beaumont Street Hamilton. 160 people were injured. 50,000 buildings were damaged - About 80% of these were homes. The earthquake was felt up to 800kms from Newcastle. The earthquake epicentre was located at Boolaroo. www.7News.com.au #Newcastle #7News | 7NEWS Sydney

It's been a day of mayhem across the Hunter, a powerful earthquake causing widespread damage, blackouts and even forcing schools to evacuate. The magnitude 5 quake struck near Denman, north west of Newcastle. The tremors were so strong, they were felt as far south as Western Sydney. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

NEWCASTLE EARTHQUAKE #OnThisDay 28 December 1989, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Newcastle. 13 people died. 9 of the deaths occurred inside the Newcastle Workers Club. Three people were crushed to death under collapsed awnings on Beaumont Street Hamilton. 160 people were injured. 50,000 buildings were damaged - About 80% of these were homes. The earthquake was felt up to 800kms from Newcastle. The earthquake epicentre was located at Boolaroo. 🎥 7 News | I Grew Up in Mortdale 2223

Today marks 30 years since one of Australia's worst natural disasters - the Newcastle earthquake. 13 people were killed and more than 160 injured as buildings and awnings collapsed. Today, survivors - and their rescuers - gathered to remember. More: po.st/Oxq8qw #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane