Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported minutes ago near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Unconfirmed quake or seismic-like event reported: 35 km southeast of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 minutes ago

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 2 Oct 2026 (GMT) at approximately 20:37 GMT.
There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location, magnitude, and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model. They are temporary until our AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency. Check back here shortly and stay safe.


Earthquake data:
Date & time: Oct 3, 2026 06:37 am (GMT +10) local time (2 Oct 2026 20:37 GMT)
Magnitude: unspecified
Hypocenter depth: unspecified
Epicenter coordinates: 38°S / 145.28°E (Victoria, Australia)
Primary data source: VolcanoDiscovery
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/370156/Seismic-like-event-possible-earthquake-reported-minutes-ago-near-Melbourne-Victoria-Australia.html