The earth moved for Avalon residents on Monday morning when a minor quake was felt in the enclave on Sydney's northern beaches.

With a magnitude of 3.2, the earthquake was barely strong enough to disturb the froth on a soy chai latte but this did not stop locals from contacting Geoscience Australia to report feeling movement.

Shaken but not stirred: Avalon. Credit:Anna Kucera

Geoscience Australia recorded that the earthquake struck just off the coast at 10.39am and could be felt across a 28 kilometre radius.

Geoscience Australia duty seismologist Andrea Thom said those who felt the quake noted a "rolling sensation and small vibrations".