Macquarie Island

The United States Geological Survey says an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) says. Thursday's quake was at a depth of 29.3km, USGS said. Big quake strikes Macquarie Island region

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey ...

By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck a Tasmanian island in the southern Pacific Ocean and briefly placed Australia on “tsunami watch” on Thursday.

Hope everyone at the— Dr Caroline Eakin (@SeismoCaro) @AusAntarcticMacquarie Island Research Station is alright. In 2004, a huge 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast and was felt as far away as Tasmania. A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck a Tasmanian island in the southern Pacific Ocean and briefly placed Australia on “tsunami watch” on Thursday. Macquarie Island became a Tasmanian State Reserve in 1978 and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. It’s also home to a research station set up in the 1940s as a half way point for a radio link between Australia and Antarctica. Australia was briefly placed on tsunami alert after a powerful earthquake struck a Tasmanian island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

AUSTRALIA was placed on tsunami alert after a huge 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Macquarie Island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that a strong shake was felt at the epicentre of the quake. Warnings alert the public that dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents is possible and may continue for several hours after initial arrival". In 2004, the Tasman Sea earthquake, also known as the 2004 Macquarie Island earthquake, a huge 8.1 magnitude quake struck a remote area of the southern Tasman Sea. Back in 1989, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 struck the island in what is considered the biggest intra-oceanic earthquake of the 20th century. The island experiences a large amount of seismic activity as it lies on the boundary between the Australian plate and the Pacific plate. AUSTRALIA was placed on tsunami alert after a huge 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Macquarie Island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.