Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Jolts Melbourne and Much of Victoria
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck rural Victoria, Australia, in the early hours of October 3. The tremor occurred at approximately 2:01 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located near the South Gippsland town of Leongatha, roughly 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.
The seismic event was felt across Melbourne and large portions of southeastern Victoria, causing residents to be jolted awake. Geoscience Australia confirmed the details of the quake, which impacted a significant region of the state during the early morning hours.
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Greek City Times (Athens, Greece)Focuses on the personal impact of residents being jolted awake.
ABC News (AU)Emphasizes technical data regarding depth and rural location.
The Age - VictoriaHighlights the late-night timing and the rattling of the region.
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