A 6.6-magnitude undersea earthquake struck between Broome and Port Hedland in Western Australia on Sunday. Dozens of aftershocks were recorded, one of which was as strong as 5.2 in magnitude. There were no immediate reports of damage at the Port Headland iron ore export facilities and mines located in the earthquake's radius.
/iirenergy/industry-news/article.jsp
false
Want More IIR News?
Make us a Preferred Source on Google to see more of us when you search.
Add Us On GoogleAsk Us
Have a question for our staff?
Submit a question and one of our experts will be happy to assist you.
Explore Our EnergyLive Tools
EnergyLive Tools provide instant insight into new build, outages, maintenance, and capacity shifts across key energy sectors.
Learn MoreRelated Articles
-
Australia's Lithium Mines Power Up to Meet DemandJuly 13, 2021
-
Iron Ore Price Surges, Market Remains VolatileApril 29, 2015
-
Western Australia's Roy Hill Iron Ore Project Awards Multipl...December 12, 2013
Explore Our Enery Industry Reports
Gain the competitive edge with IIR Energy’s suite of energy market reports, designed for traders, analysts, and asset managers who rely on verified, real-time data.
Learn MoreIndustry Intel
-
From Data to Decisions: How IIR Energy Helps Navigate Market VolatilityOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 18, 2025
-
Navigating the Hydrogen Horizon: Trends in Blue and Green EnergyOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 3, 2025
-
ESG Trends & Challenges in Latin AmericaOn-Demand Podcast / Nov. 3, 2025
-
2025 European Transportation & Biofuels Spending OutlookOn-Demand Podcast / Oct. 27, 2025
-
2025 Global Oil & Gas Project Spending OutlookOn-Demand Podcast / Oct. 24, 2025