6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Macquarie Island, Australia

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken Macquarie Island in Australia on Friday (Australia Time), according to the USGS. The quake struck at 2:46 p.m. Pacific Time.

The quake struck 22 kilometers (13.67 miles) west-southwest of Macquarie Island. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles). There were no reports of any damage. READ MORE