A shallow earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck southeastern Victoria just after 2 a.m., sending tremors through Melbourne and its eastern suburbs. The quake’s epicenter was near Leongatha, roughly 130 kilometers southeast of the city, prompting residents to report strong shaking that disrupted sleep. Geoscience Australia confirmed the preliminary magnitude, noting the tremors were widely felt across the affected region. Authorities are advising residents to stay alert for further updates as investigations into potential damage continue.
The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2amGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Victoria in the early hours of Saturday morning, shaking Melbourne and waking people across the whole region.Geoscience Australia said it detected an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am near Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with the tremors felt across the city’s eastern suburbs. Continue reading...
