Tag Earthquake

Victoria’s Record Breaking Earthquake Shaking Grounds

Victoria’s Record Breaking Earthquake Shaking Grounds
In the quietude of the night, thousands of Victorians were jolted from their slumber as the earth beneath them quivered and rumbled. An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0, struck near the picturesque Great Ocean Road, leaving its indelible mark on the region. This seismic event, accompanied by a magnitude-3.6 aftershock, has sent shockwaves through the area and captured the attention of experts and residents alike. Both these events were Victoria's Record Breaking Earthquake Shaking Grounds for residents in their sleep.

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake in WA, South of Perth

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake in WA, South of Perth
In the early hours of Sunday 06th August 2023, the residents came across a powerful 5.6 magnitude earthquake in WA southern region, jolting over 1500 residents from their slumber. The quake's epicenter was located northeast of Gnowangerup, a quaint town nestled between Katanning and Albany on the state's scenic south coast.