A 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Australia
17.10.2026, 00:22·
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred 5 km north-northwest of the city of Korumburra in the state of Victoria, Australia. The event occurred on October 2, 2026 at 16:01 Coordinated Universal Time. The epicenter was located at coordinates 38.385° south latitude and 145.808° east longitude, with a focal depth of 10 km.
According to the Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) system, the threat level was assigned a green status, indicating a minimal probability of significant casualties and destruction. The maximum calculated shaking intensity on the ShakeMap corresponded to VI on the intensity scale—this corresponds to strong tremors that are felt by most people and can lead to minor building damage.
The Did You Feel It? system, which collects eyewitness reports, received 757 reports from residents who also recorded intensity of VI, confirming the data from automated models. Such intensity means that the earthquake was distinctly felt in the affected area, however, serious damage to infrastructure is not expected.
Victoria state, where the earthquake occurred, is not among the seismically active regions of Australia, although moderate ground tremors are periodically recorded there. No official reports of casualties or significant material damage had been received at the time of publication.
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