M4.2 earthquake - 138 km SE of Yulara, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 138 km SE of Yulara, Australia on 15 Jul 2017, 21:27 UTC at a depth of 6 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.