1989 Newcastle earthquake, Earthquake in Australia
The 1989 Newcastle earthquake was a devastating natural disaster measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale.
On December 28, 1989, the earthquake caused significant damage to the city of Newcastle.
Newcastle's architecture and infrastructure had to be substantially rebuilt after the earthquake.
The earthquake prompted advances in policies and measures for seismic risk management in Australia.
It remains one of the most significant earthquakes in Australian history.
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