Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Martin Farrer. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Martin Farrer. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2am
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A 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.
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