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Observed Oct 2, 2026 · 5:50 PM UTC · Source: Google Trending Now
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Geoscience Australia recorded a felt magnitude-4.8 earthquake near Leongatha at 2:01 a.m. local time on October 3, followed by a confirmed magnitude-3.1 aftershock and a later magnitude-2.5 event nearby.