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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more

At just after 2am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at Arawata, about six kilometres northeast of Korumburra and 100km southeast of Melbourne.

The Conversation · 14h ago

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne

The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2am

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2

Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia

Long before sunlight sustained life on the surface, Earth’s internal heat powered the deep-sea vents where scientists believe life began.

The Conversation · May 19

Aftershocks expected after south-east Queensland shaken by 5.6-magnitude earthquake

Quake occurred on Saturday morning at Kilkivan, about 170km north of Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Strong magnitude 5.2 quake rattles northern NSW

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has struck in north-central NSW followed by an aftershock.

AAP · May 23, 2025

From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites

You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the weather.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

Earthquake with epicentre near proposed nuclear site rattles eastern Australia

Epicentre located about 36km from one of seven locations where federal opposition proposes building nuclear power plant if elected

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Sydney residents shaken awake by early morning earthquake in NSW Hunter Valley

Preliminary information indicates the 4.6-magnitude quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Residents have been rattled from their sleep by a shallow earthquake as seismologists warn aftershocks could continue for a week or more.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Queensland premier warns cyclone could hit ‘broad area’ of state – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2025