Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes West of Macquarie Island

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island in the remote Southern Ocean on August 13, according to preliminary seismic data.

Macquarie Island Earthquake Recorded at Shallow Depth

The earthquake occurred at 17:39 UTC and was recorded at a preliminary depth of approximately 10 kilometres.

Shallow earthquakes can produce stronger surface shaking near their epicentres, although this event occurred in a remote oceanic region.

Damage and Tsunami Reports Monitored

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the magnitude 5.1 earthquake.

Authorities had not initially announced whether the earthquake posed any tsunami threat. Seismic agencies may revise its magnitude, depth or precise location after analysing additional data.