M4.2 earthquake - 120 km WSW of Yulara, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 120 km WSW of Yulara, Australia on 21 May 2016, 07:12 UTC at a depth of 0 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.