M5.9 earthquake - Owen Fracture Zone region

What happened

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Owen Fracture Zone region on 1 Mar 2024, 17:29 UTC at a depth of 8 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.