**Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Shakes Western Sydney and Blue Mountains** **March 8, 2024 (Sydney, Australia)** - A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck the Blue Mountains area west of Sydney on Friday evening, sending tremors through the region. According to the National Earthquake Alerts Centre, the quake occurred at 9:32 PM at a depth of 10 kilometers near Denman in New South Wales. The earthquake was felt in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, with residents reporting shaking and rumbling. No damage has been reported at this time. This follows a series of recent earthquakes in the region. In the past four years, there have been two other earthquakes in the area, including a magnitude 2.7 quake near Denman in 2019 and a magnitude 3.3 quake offshore New South Wales in 2020. The National Earthquake Alerts Centre continues to monitor the situation. Residents are advised to stay informed about seismic activity in their area and to follow any safety instructions from local authorities.
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