Victoria shook by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

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Victoria shook by 4.8 magnitude earthquake. (2026, October 2). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-shook-by-4-8-magnitude-earthquake-20261003-p612ir.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near the South Gippsland town of Leongatha in Victoria at around 2:01 am, causing tremors felt across Melbourne and eastern suburbs. The epicenter was about 135 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, with a depth of 10 kilometers. Geoscience Australia recorded over 15,000 reports from people who experienced the shaking. A geophysicist noted it was one of the strongest quakes in the region in the last two decades but did not expect significant damage. Additionally, a magnitude 3.1 aftershock followed shortly after 3 am near Leongatha.

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