Melbourne’s earthquake: can Australia expect more ?

An earthquake in Sunbury in Melbourne’s western suburb has shaken thousands of residents  on Sunday night.

The earthquake was reported to be the size of 3.8 magnitude and has not resulted in reported damage.

We spoke to Senior Seismologists from Geoscience Australia, Phil Cummins, on how common earthquakes are in Victoria.

Image: Geoscience Australia: Earthquake Map Location

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

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First aired on The Wire, Tuesday, 30 May 2023

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