Content overview: “Magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Leongatha shakes Melbourne and Victoria”. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, at 2:01am on Saturday, according to Geoscience Australia. The tremor woke residents across Melbourne and Victoria, with reports of houses shaking in the city’s eastern suburbs. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were available. The quake’s shallow depth and proximity to Melbourne made it widely felt, highlighting the region’s seismic activity. Geoscience Australia continues to monitor aftershocks and assess the event’s impact.
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