NSW residents say earthquake near dam sounded like an 'explosion' (opens original article in a new tab)

A magnitude-2.9 earthquake near Blowering Dam in NSW caused a loud boom reported by residents, but no damage was reported and the dam's risk was deemed low.

• NSW residents reported a loud boom resembling an explosion near a dam
• Geoscience Australia confirmed a magnitude-2.9 earthquake in Tumut
• WaterNSW stated the dam's risk from the quake was very low