Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 2GB account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 2GB content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 2GB online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7.2 magnitude earthquake brings Darwin to a standstill

LUKE GRANT
Article image for 7.2 magnitude earthquake brings Darwin to a standstill

Parts of Darwin’s business district have been evacuated after tremors were felt from a seven-point-two magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia.

The earthquake hit the Banda Sea but was felt in the Northern Territory, with hotels and shops in the CBD evacuated.

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Australia.

Listener Scott was on a holiday in Darwin when his car started to shake from the quake.

“A bit bizarre, the car sort of started shaking left and right, and forwards and back, and the people in the houses on the opposite intersections all came running out.

“It probably lasted for well over a minute.”

Click PLAY to hear the full story

NT News Chief of Staff Hayley Sorensen tells Luke Grant they are not aware of any damage.

“We’re hearing parts of the hospital have been evacuated and it was certainly a shock.”

Click PLAY to hear the full interview

LUKE GRANT
Advertisement