Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Earthquake Strikes Off Australian Coast, EMSC Reports
An earthquake happened near the east coast of Australia on Saturday.
It measured nearly 5.0 on the scale, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
The shake occurred about 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
Luckily, the weather forecaster said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Earlier reports stated the magnitude was higher.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near the east coast of Australia on Saturday.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the event.
The quake was 10 km deep.
EMSC initially reported a 5.7 magnitude.
No tsunami threat was issued.
- Who
- European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)
- What
- A 4.9 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Near the east coast of Australia
- Why
- Not applicable
- Magnitude
- 4.9
- Location
- East coast of Australia
- Depth
- 10 km (6.2 miles)
- Reported by
- EMSC
- Tsunami Threat
- No
