Australia NewsNorth Queensland Hit by Second Earthquake Of The YearSavePrintEarthquake hits Queensland outback on Aug. 23 2020. Geoscience Australia [CC BY 4.0]AAP8/23/2020|Updated: 8/23/2020Residents in north Queensland have been rattled by an inland earthquake, their second for the year.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesIsraeli President Cancels Visit to Melbourne Synagogue Over Security ConcernsFeb 12, 2026Victorian Premier Denies Turning Blind Eye to CFMEU CorruptionFeb 11, 2026Albanese Pushes Israeli President on Australian Aid Worker’s DeathFeb 11, 2026Victoria Moves to Allow Up to 20-Storey Developments in High-Activity SuburbsFeb 11, 2026Related TopicsAustraliaearthquakeQueensland