6.1 Quake Jolts S Australia

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck near Australia, according to Geoscience Australia.

It was previously reported that the earthquake was "potentially tsunamigenic," meaning it could cause a tsunami.

However, that information has since been retracted.

The US Geological Survey has put the quake at a depth of 10km.

The quake struck 1704.1km off the coast of Queenstown, Australia.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team