Australia earthquake LIVE: 4.1 magnitude horror hits with shocks felt '200km away' | World | News




A powerful earthquake has hit Australia, with shockwaves being reportedly felt several kilometres away from the epicentre.

The 4.1-magnitude tremor struck at around 4pm local time (7.30am BST) on Wednesday, in an area north-east of Jamestown, in the South Australia state. 

The tremor hit at a depth of one kilometre, according to Geoscience Australia, and was reportedly felt as far as Adelaide, located some 200km away from the epicentre.

One local wrote on social media: "Sounded like a train going down Sixth Street, no wonder my poor old house is cracking up!"

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Posted: 2024-04-17 10:16:31

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