Mini Earthquake 3.1 Magnitude Hits Near Australian Capital

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Canberra, Australia, at 10:05 a.m. local time on Jan. 18, 2019. earthquakes.ga.gov.au

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit just outside of the Australian Capital Territory near Canberra, the capital city of Australia, at 10:05 a.m. local time on Jan. 18.

The quake occurred near Forde, a northern suburb of Canberra, with the epicentre of the earthquake just outside the ACT.