Magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Leongatha, Victoria, just after 2 am on 2 October 2026.[1][2][3]
What remains disputed or unverified
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Immediate Impact
The quake, felt just after 2 am, was reported by Geoscience Australia as a magnitude 4.8 event with its epicentre near Leongatha.[1][2][3]
Location and Depth
The epicentre lay approximately 135 kilometres south‑east of Melbourne, placing the activity squarely in the South Gippsland region.[1][2]
Reporting Agency
Geoscience Australia was the source of the official magnitude and timing of the event, indicating the tremor was recorded shortly after midnight.[1][2][3]
Next Steps
Officials in Victoria are monitoring the situation for aftershocks and assessing structural damage in the affected towns.[1]
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