1. "Magnitude-7.6 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Causes Tremors in Northern Australia"
  2. At 3:17am ACST on Tuesday , a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, causing tremors tobe felt as far away as northern Australia. While the earthquake was significant, there is no risk of a tsunami hitting the Australian coast.

The earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea, located between the islands of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It was shallow, with a depth of only 10 kilometers (6 miles), which can sometimes cause stronger shaking at the surface.

Despite the distance from the epicenter, the earthquake was felt in parts of northern Australia, including Darwin and the Tiwi Islands. Some residents reported feeling strong shaking, while others felt only a slight tremor.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries in Australia as a result of the earthquake. Officials have emphasized that there is no risk of a tsunami hitting the Australian coast, as the earthquake did not cause a displacement of the sea floor.

Overall, while the earthquake was a notable event, it did not pose a threat to the Australian coast.

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