Thu Dec 05 18:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Minor Earthquake Shakes Port Hedland, Western Australia
**PORT HEDLAND, WA** – A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Port Hedland, Western Australia, late Tuesday night, Geoscience Australia reported. The quake, which hit at 8:49 PM Tuesday (local time), had an epicentre 10km below the surface. While Geoscience Australia received 36 reports from residents feeling tremors, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.