M4.5 earthquake - 120 km S of Exmouth, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 120 km S of Exmouth, Australia on 26 Jun 2021, 22:12 UTC at a depth of 14 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.