Overview
- Major Australian outlets reported a 4.8 magnitude quake that shook parts of Melbourne and south‑east Victoria on Friday.
- Initial coverage is brief and corroborated but contains no confirmed details on damage, injuries or official readings from seismology agencies.
- One report placed the epicentre near Korumburra in Gippsland and described the event as the state’s largest quake in three years.
- Authorities and seismologists are expected to publish follow‑up information that will verify magnitude, depth, exact epicentre and any impact assessments.
- Residents across the metropolitan area reported feeling shaking, and public safety checks and monitoring for aftershocks are likely to follow once agencies release assessments.