M5.5 earthquake - Owen Fracture Zone region

What happened

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Owen Fracture Zone region on 3 Apr 2023, 21:44 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.