Earthquakes

This morning we were woken at 5.30 am (way too early) by an earthquake in Arthur River, which is approximately 125 k's from where we live.   This is the second earthquake we've noticed (or more correctly R has noticed) although there have been more than 40.

R noticed an earth quake earlier in the month which I was oblivious too.  Now here's the thing, I got woken by the rattling of something or other on our house that was caused by the earthquake. R, on the other hand, woke up slightly before me because he heard the earthquake. That is he heard a very faint rumbling sort of sound. This is how he knew about the earlier earthquake. Others who live a long way from the epicentre (Busselton and Albany for example) have also reported hearing the earthquake. So, how is it that R can hear an earthquake 125 ks away but can't hear me when I'm sitting right next to him 😂. Just saying!!

According to the ABC News, there have been more than 40 earthquakes in Arthur River in the last three weeks.  According to those in the know, this is known as an earthquake swarm.  Personally, I think I'd rather deal with a swarm of bees.