Powerful 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes East of Australia – No Tsunami Warning

( Gateway Pundit )

A very powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck east of Australia on Wednesday, USGS reported.

There is no tsunami threat and no injuries have been reported.

ABC News reported:

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck just east of Australia Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at a depth of just over six miles near Tadine, New Caledonia. However, it did not trigger a tsunami warning. It was originally reported to be a 6.7 magnitude quake, but USGS upgraded it to a 6.9 magnitude shortly after. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.