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Ahmed Saleh

USGS reports 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Macquarie Island region

Beijing, February 28, 2024, An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck the Macquarie Island region, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred at 05:56:13 GMT, with its epicenter located at a depth of 10 km. The initial coordinates placed the epicenter at 59.11 degrees south latitude and 158.74 degrees east longitude. This event adds to the geological activity in the Macquarie Island region, emphasizing the dynamic nature of tectonic processes in the area.


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