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M4.2 earthquake - Owen Fracture Zone region

3296 d ago · 8 Oct 2017, 09:24 UTC Owen Fracture Zone region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Owen Fracture Zone region on 8 Oct 2017, 09:24 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:45 UTC

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