Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Leongatha, Victoria, in the early hours of Saturday, with tremors felt across Melbourne. Authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat and provided safety guidance for future seismic events.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant reminder of seismic risks in the region and the importance of public preparedness for natural disasters.
The grid of 'felt reports' of the Victoria earthquake showing the epicentre (red dot) of Leongatha. Illustration: Felt report The grid of 'felt reports' of the Victoria earthquake showing the epicentre (red dot) of Leongatha. Illustration: Felt report Earthquakes Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2am
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Prefer the Guardian on Google 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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