M4.2 earthquake - 283 km SE of Telfer, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 283 km SE of Telfer, Australia on 29 Dec 2021, 02:57 UTC at a depth of 10 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.