A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck in Victoria’s High Country early this morning. 1500 people “felt reports” for the tremor near Woods Point at 3.48am. It was measured at a depth of eight kilometres.
Luckily no one has been injured, and only minor damage has been reported in affected areas. An alert went out this morning to surrounding areas stating “This earthquake has been felt in Wangaratta, Benalla, South Morang, Healesville, Yarra Junction and Dargo… The earthquake has resulted in little to no reported damage.”
VicEmergency posting the following on X showing the affected areas:
This Advice is for an Earthquake in Woods Point and surrounds.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred at Woods Point at 3.48am Wednesday 7 August 2024, felt in Wangaratta, Benalla, South Morang, Healesville, Yarra Junction and Dargo.
More details at https://t.co/X27kFi7NOu pic.twitter.com/gr4RSfv2Is
— VicEmergency (@vicemergency) August 6, 2024
Stay safe out there!
