Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
Summary
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near Leongatha in Victoria early on Saturday morning. The tremors were felt across Melbourne and surrounding areas, with no tsunami risk reported.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened at 2:01 am near Leongatha, 130 km southeast of Melbourne.
- It had a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- The quake originated about 10 km below the Earth's surface.
- Tremors were felt in eastern Melbourne suburbs and other areas like Preston, Heidelberg Heights, and Venus Bay.
- Thousands of people reported feeling the earthquake to Geoscience Australia.
- Victoria’s State Emergency Service reminded people of safety steps: drop, cover, and hold on during an earthquake.
- The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed there was no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
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