A magnitude-5.0 earthquake was recorded near Apollo Bay on the Otway Ranges coast just after 2am, and a magnitude-3.6 aftershock occurred nearby just before 6am. Among more than 7,000 people who reported feeling the first earthquake were those in the regional city of Bendigo, many across Melbourne and some on Tasmania's King Island. Victoria's southwest has been rocked by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake overnight. The earthquake occurred at Colac at 2.11am on October 22, according to VIC SES. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Victorian shaken by an earthquake, 5.0 magnitude Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >>
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The quake struck near Colac and Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road just after 2am on Sunday morning with people as far away as Melbourne feeling the tremors. Over 5,000 "felt reports" have been submitted to Geoscience Australia by people across Victoria. The quake happened near the iconic Great Ocean Road but was felt as far away as Melbourne. An earthquake with a magnitude 3.2 has been felt around Apollo Bay in Victoria's south west The tremor was felt by 11 people in the township of 1800. And it's not a rare occurrence for the area. Melissa Iaria less than 2 min read August 18, 2020 - 8:57AM NCA NewsWire On Sunday, impacts of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the tourist towns of Colac at 2.11am, before a secondary 3.6 magnitude aftershock was felt in Apollo Bay at 5.44am. Impacts of the tremor were felt by more than 8300, according to government agency Geoscience Australia, with residents in Melbourne recording minor damage. 26 BREAKING New Sydney park closed after asbestos found in mulch News National Tiny earthquake shakes coastal Victorian towns By 9News Staff 2:14pm Jun 23, 2021 A small earthquake was detected in rural Victoria early this morning.
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Victoria Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 near Victoria’s Apollo Bay
A Victorian holiday town has been rocked by its second earthquake in two days. On Monday, just after 1pm, the magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck in Apollo Bay. More than 40 people reported to Geoscience Australia that they felt its effects. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake was recorded near Apollo Bay on the Otway Ranges coast just after 2am, and a magnitude-3.6 aftershock occurred nearby just before 6am. Among more than 7,000 people who reported feeling the first earthquake were those in the regional city of Bendigo, many across Melbourne and some on Tasmania's King Island. A magnitude 2.9 earthquake has occurred in "Apollo Bay, VIC" at a depth of 10.00 km at 10/09/2021 06:00:08 (UTC) The earth has rumbled near Victoria's Apollo Bay, with a magnitude 3.8 earthquake the biggest the area has had in 61 years.. as forecasters deliver the sad news about Christmas Day.
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Victoria Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 near Victoria’s Apollo Bay — Australia’s
An aftershock with magnitude 3.5 was recorded at Apollo Bay at 5.44am, Geoscience Australia said. Victorian emergency services said no injuries had been reported and the earthquake appeared to have resulted in little or no damage. More than 4,420 people reported feeling the earthquake by 3.30am, including many residents in the Victorian capital. Magnitude 5.0 earthquake at Apollo Bay shakes people awake around Victoria A popular coastal watering hole was one of the Victorians properties affected following an early-morning earthquake that was felt as far away as Tasmania. Tamara McDonald and Ruby Littler 3 min read October 22, 2023 - 3:34PM News Don't miss out on the headlines from News.
AN earthquake shook parts of Apollo Bay overnight, making it the second time a tremor has hit the coastal town in under a month. The 3.2 magnitude tremor was recorded 16km south of Apollo Bay, at. There have been six earthquakes reported near Apollo Bay since Sunday. Picture: Geoscience Australia South-west residents continue to feel the aftershocks of a 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded near Apollo Bay on October 22. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading See subscription options Monique Patterson Journalist
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An aftershock of 3.5 magnitude was felt at 5.44am in Apollo Bay. Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, was woken by the quake. Advertisement VicEmergency issued an advice message for residents in Apollo Bay and surrounds on Monday, October 23, about 2pm. It follows a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Colac early on Sunday, October 22.