Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Victoria in the early hours, shaking parts of Melbourne and the state's south-east. The seismic event occurred just after 2am on a weekend morning, waking residents as their houses shook.
According to the available reports, the epicentre of the tremor was located in Leongatha, situated approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The tremors were felt broadly across the metropolitan area and surrounding regions, causing significant disruption during the night.
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Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, Australia) (AU)Broad regional impact emphasizing the shake across Melbourne and south-east Victoria on Friday.
The Guardian World (GB)Specific epicenter details at Leongatha and residents woken by early Saturday morning tremors.
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