M4.4 earthquake - 227 km WSW of Yulara, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 227 km WSW of Yulara, Australia on 4 Apr 2017, 03:55 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.