Australia on tsunami alert after huge 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Pacific Ocean

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that a strong shake was felt at the epicentre of the quake.

The quake was reportedly at a depth of 29.3km (18.21 miles).

The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre has now said that Australia is on tsunami alert.

But the US Tsunami Warning System has indicated a tsunami will likely pose little threat following the quake.

This includes to Macquarie, surrounding island territories as well as mainland Australia.

The USGS originally registered the quake as having a magnitude of 7.3, but later revised this figure to 6.7.

Macquarie Island lies about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica, and has been a part of Tasmania, Australia, since 1900.

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