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Yes. Most earthquakes in Australia occur deep underground and are not felt by the residents many kilometres above the hypocentre. Earthquakes are common around Melbourne in Victoria but to date none have caused much more than a few trembles on the surface.
Times and places where significant earthquakes have occurred in Australia include:
- An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit Meeberrie, Western Australia, on 29 April 1941. It left massive cracks in all the walls of Meeberrie homestead.
- On 14 October 1968, the town of Meckering, Western Australia, was hit by an earthquake which registered 6.9 on the Richter scale. No-one was killed, but an estimated $2.2 million worth of damage was caused, and 17 people injured.
- On 22 January 1988, three large earthquakes were felt in Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. The smallest occurred at 10:06am and registered 6.3 on the Richter Scale, whilst the largest occurred at 9:35pm, registering 6.7.
- Australia's worst earthquake disaster occurred on 28 December 1989 in Newcastle, NSW, when an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit, causing massive damage and thirteen deaths.
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How big are Australia's earthquakes?
As big as regular earthquakes.
How many earthquakes were there ever in California?
From 1680 to Jan. 12-11, there have been 65 earthquakes. Sorry, couldn't find any for the rest of 2011 or 2012.
Was there ever been an earthquake on long island?
Earthquakes can happen on islands if the island is on the perimeter of a tectonic plate. For instance earthquakes can not happen on the island of Australia as it is on a tectonic plate however in New Zealand earthquakes happen frequently because it is on the perimeter of the tectonic plate Australia is on.
Can Hades make earthquakes?
Hades has not been known to cause earthquakes; however, Poseidon has.
How many earthquakes has San Diego have?
There have been only 2 "significant" earthquakes in San Diego since 1800. 1800 - 6.5 earthquake in San Diego 1986 - 5.3 earthquake in Oceanside There have been smaller earthquakes. In addition, residents of San Diego have been able to feel other earthquakes that were centered elsewhere.
In this northeastern region of australia there have been no volcanoes or earthquakes?
There have not been any eruptions though rare earthquakes have occurred before.
Have you had any earthquakes in Queensland?
There have been no earthquakes felt in Queensland since the start of European settlement. Australia has far fewer earthquakes than most other parts of the world. Australia has about 1 earthquake every 5 five years, compared to the world average of around 140 per year.
How many earthquake hit Australia?
its almost impossible to answer not all earthquakes have been recorded plus if you want to get technical you would have to include the earthquakes in the ocean around Australia
Did Australia receive more earthquakes than any other country?
No
Are earthquakes significant in Australian history?
No they are not, relatively few earthquakes have ever been recorded in Australia as it is a very stable continent with no active volcanoes and few if no earthquakes.
How big are Australia's earthquakes?
As big as regular earthquakes.
Why does the Australian continent has very few earthquakes?
Australia isnt on the edge of any tectonic plates
Where in Australia are earthquakes most likely to occur?
Australia
Have it been any earthquakes in Texas?
in Texas there has been a very big one
Why do Australia's neighbors experience more high magnitude earthquakes than Australia?
Australia is in the middle of a tectonic plate, and earthquakes happen at the edges of these plates.
Have there ever been any earthquakes in Venice Italy?
Sure!
How many earthquakes has their been?
their has been 6 earthquakes
