Australia tourist town rocked by 4.9 magnitude earthquake leaving houses shaking

AN Australian tourist spot has been rocked by a 4.9 magnitude earthquake Residents reported feeling their homes shaking the beach resort town of Broome in the country’s west. An earthquake has rocked Broome in Australia The quake was detected just after 7pm local time (9am GMT) off the coast of Broome. No tsunami warning has been issued. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology tweeted: “Tremors felt in Broome around 5.02 pm WST this afternoon due to an undersea 4.9 magnitude earthquake offshore about 200 km from Broome. “No tsunami threat for the west coast of WA, including Broome. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.