No tsunami threat after earthquake in Queensland’s central outback

The 4.8-magnitude quake was recorded by Geoscience Australia inland between Townsville and Mackay at about 1pm, at a depth of ten kilometres.

Those up to 144km away from the epicentre were estimated to have been able to feel the quake.

The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no threat to the nation as a result.

It’s the state’s second earthquake…