According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a major magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck 131 kilometers (82 miles) south, southwest of Macquarie Island, Australia.
The quake struck at 11:30 a.m. local time and had a depth of 10 k.m. (6.2 miles).
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that there is no threat of a large tsunami, but that small local waves may be generated close to the quakes epicenter.
The NOAA further said that, "Authorities can assume the danger has passed if no tsunami waves are observed near the epicenter within an hour of the earthquake."
So far, there is no word on injuries or damage.
Source: Wikinews
* "Tsunami Bulletin 001 - 7.3 Earthquake". NOAA, April 12, 2008
* "Magnitude 7.3 - MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION". USGS, April 12, 2008
Earthquake Details:
Date: 12/04/2008
Time (UTC) hh:mm:ss: 00:30:16
Latitude: -55.160
Longitude: 159.040
Depth (km): 10
Magnitude: 7.4
Felt radius: 1860 km (approx)
Damage radius: 148 km (approx)
Source: Australian Government
While most Australians don't consider in Earthquake risk zone Australia does live under the constant threat of earthquakes and they are of magnitudes that have the potential to injure people and damage property. Geoscience Australia is the government agency that monitors these earthquakes.
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