Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits west of Macquarie Island
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A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit west of Macquarie Island, southwestern Pacific Ocean at 00:27 UTC on June 16, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 7 km (4.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 19 km (11.8 miles).
The epicenter was located 1 840 km (1 140 miles) SW of Bluff, Southland, New Zealand.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.
This is the second M6+ earthquake this month, following M6.2 on June 9 at the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge.
Regional seismicity
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