Earthquake tsunami alert near Australia-New Zealand

7,3 magnitude earthquake shakes Australia & New Zealand

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A strong earthquake measuring 7,3 on the Richter scale occurred in the wider region of Australia and New Zealand, causing a tsunami alert.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said the epicenter was reported near the island of Macquarie in the South Ocean.

The quake had a focal depth of 29,3 km.

Source: skai.gr