6.1 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Tasmania
- Earthquake struck near Macquarie Island, 1,600 km southeast of Tasmania
- An earthquake of 10 km depth was reported after 11 pm on Saturday.
- Another 7.3 magnitude earthquake was felt near the island two weeks ago.
magnitude 6.1 earthquake A remote island off the south coast of Australia has been attacked.
The earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island, which is about 1,600 km southeast of Tasmania, late Saturday.
Its depth was 10 km and it is believed that it was felt after 11 pm.
No damage reported.
Just two weeks ago, the island was shaken by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake.
The earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island, which is about 1600 km southeast of Tasmania, late Saturday
Macquarie Island is home to the Australian Antarctic Division Station, which is occupied throughout the year.
It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and is home to large colonies of penguins and seals.
The island is particularly active in terms of seismic activity, located on the boundary between the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate.
The island was hit by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake in 1989, the largest inter-oceanic earthquake of the 20th century, and an 8.1 magnitude earthquake in 2004.
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the island in December last year.
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