Earthquakes Send Waves Through Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt
Earthquakes Hit Central Wheatbelt
Earthquakes have rattled parts of Western Australia, with a significant event hitting the central Wheatbelt. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the epicentre in Wyalkatchem, 192 km east of Perth, at 5:40 PM Thursday, as reported by GeoScience Australia. The quake struck at a depth of 6 km.
Details of the Shallow Tremors
An additional quake measuring 3.0 occurred near Merredin at 3:49 AM local time and was confirmed by Geoscience Australia. This tremor, located at a shallow depth of approximately 4.3 miles, can often lead to noticeable vibrations on the surface. Despite being minor, these tremors can still have an impact on nearby vicinity.
Further Updates
Seismologists are actively reviewing the data, and updates on the magnitude and location of these earthquakes may follow. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre has also confirmed the magnitude of the Merredin quake at 3.0.
Felt Impact on Nearby Towns
The tremors were felt in nearby towns such as South Yelbeni, North Baandee, Kununoppin, and Korrelocking. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage resulting from these seismic events.
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