Powerful earthquake in Indonesia felt in Darwin and other part of Northern Territory
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Darwin is rocked by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hits the Indonesian coast, with thousands awakened by the massive tremor.
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Indonesia has been felt in the Northern Territory.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake was detected in the Arafura Sea at 3:17 a.m. local time (4:47 a.m. AEDT) on Tuesday 308 km from the city of Tual in the Moluccas region, prompting an alert of tsunami by the Indonesian authorities.
The impact was felt in Darwin and other parts of the Top End, including Katherine as far south as Tennant Creek and in the extreme south of the Kimberly.
The Met Office says there is no tsunami threat for Australia.
More than 2000 reports have been submitted to Geoscience Australia as Darwin residents recall being awakened by the terrifying tremor.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia has shaken Australia’s Top End
‘Earthquake in Indonesia wakes up Darwin residents. I felt all the way to Katherine and Kununurra. Stronger than I’ve felt in my entire life in Darwin,” Channel Nine political reporter Kathleen Gazzola tweeted.
Another posted: ‘That was the (most) intense quake I’ve felt since I was in Darwin. I hope everyone is safe.
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