Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Melbourne, Aftershocks Continue
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Leongatha, Victoria, Australia, on Friday, October 3, 2026, at 2:01 AM, shaking Melbourne and the surrounding region. The shallow quake, centered approximately 130 km south-east of Melbourne, generated over 20,000 reports to Geoscience Australia. Aftershocks, including a magnitude 3.1 tremor 55 minutes later and a magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Yarram on Thursday morning, have continued to affect the area. No damage or injuries have been reported.
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