M6.2 earthquake - Owen Fracture Zone region

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Owen Fracture Zone region on 20 Apr 1980, 02:37 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.