The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Macquarie Island region on Tuesday around midday.

It was reported that a tremor jolted the area at 00:21 UTC (11:21 local time). The epicenter was located of Macquarie Island region, at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Historical information
There were no earthquakes with significant population exposure to shaking within a 400 km radius of this event.

Tremors past week

Six tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been registered in the region over the last week, three of them larger than magnitude 6.1. The biggest, a 6.6 magnitude quake, was detected in the same area three days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey