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An earthquake of 5,9 magnitute strikes Australia

An earthquake of 5,9 magnitute strikes Australia
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Monday, 06 March, 2023, 12:42

The State Geological Bureau of Australia reports that an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 was recorded off the coast of Australia's Macquarie Island.

The epicenter at a depth of 10 km deep, was located about 700 km west from the island, where the Macquarie-Island scientific subarctic station is located, and where Australian and New Zealand scientists live and work reportedly.

There were no reports of damage or casualties.