Melbourne earthquake: what exactly happened, and whats the best way to stay safe from aftershocks?

By Mark Quigley
September 23 2021 - 10:00am
The scene in Melbourne on Wednesday after the Mansfield earthquake.
The scene in Melbourne on Wednesday after the Mansfield earthquake.

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck about 115 kilometres east of Melbourne in Victoria, causing damage to buildings and forcing residents to evacuate across the city. The quake, which started near Woods Point at a depth of 12km, was also felt in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and even as far as Launceston, Tasmania.

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