Huge Earthquake Hits Indonesia And Australia

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has caused residents across the north of Australia to be evacuated.

The earthquake initially struck a remote area of Indonesia in the Banda Sea on Monday, but could be felt for hundreds of miles, with residents in Darwin Australia saying it could be felt for over 2 minutes.

Some buildings and schools have been evacuated as a precaution.

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