Australia earthquake: 6.1-magnitude quake strikes off country's southern coast

The US Geological Survey put the quake at 5.9, with a depth of 10km (6.2 miles) USGS

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck off the southern coast of Australia, according to Geoscience Australia.

Preliminary information said the quake had a depth of 15km (nine miles).

The quake struck 1,704km (1,058 miles) off the coast of Queenstown at 8.58am GMT.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) put the quake at 5.9, with a depth of 10km (6.2 miles).

The quake was previously reported to be "potentially tsunamigenic," but there is no longer thought to be a tsunami risk.