Seismologists believe 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Mansfield Wednesday morning is ‘probably largest in 175 to 200 years’
Victoria appears to have escaped widespread damage and no injuries have yet been reported after a major earthquake shook Melbourne.
Geoscience Australia said the magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Mansfield region, about two hours north-east of Melbourne, about 9.15am. Emergency services reported tremors as far north as Dubbo and Sydney, both about 700km from the epicentre.
