2021 Mansfield earthquake
An earthquake struck approximately 53 kilometres SSE of the town of Mansfield (in the vicinity of the township of Woods Point), in the Victorian Alps of Australia on 22 September 2021, at 09:15 local time. The earthquake measured 5.9 on the moment magnitude scale. The earthquake caused minor structural damage in parts of Melbourne and left one person injured. The earthquake was also felt in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. The earthquake was substantially stronger than the 1989 Newcastle earthquake that measured 5.6 and killed 13 people.
| UTC time | 2021-09-21 23:15:53 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 621094758 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 22 September 2021 |
| Local time | 09:15:53 |
| Duration | 10–60 seconds |
| Magnitude | Mw5.9 |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) (Geoscience Australia) 12.0 km (7.5 mi) (USGS) |
| Epicenter | 37.491°S 146.363°E |
| Fault | Governor Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.2g |
| Aftershocks | Mw 4.1 |
| Casualties | 1 injured |
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