Melbourne earthquake records as most powerful quake for more than a century

Melbourne has been hit by the most powerful earthquake in the Victorian capital's surrounds for more than a century. The quake had a magnitude of 3.8* on the Richter scale, and was felt as far south as Hobart (TAS). Around the epicenter in Sunbury, some damage to buildings was reported.

Emergency services on scene after Betty’s Burgers on Chappel Street in Windsor was damaged following an earthquake, Melbourne, Wednesday, September 22, 2021. An earthquake has been reported in Victoria and tremors were felt across Melbourne and as far away as Canberra and Sydney. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / JAMES ROSS/AAPIMAGE

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*On Tuesday 30/5 Geoscience Australia has upgraded the quake to magnitude 4.0.