M5.4 earthquake - Owen Fracture Zone region

What happened

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Owen Fracture Zone region on 1 Sept 2022, 07:02 UTC at a depth of 10 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.