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Geoscience Australia3 Oct 2026

M2.7 earthquake, Near Leongatha, VIC

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded in Near Leongatha, VIC at a depth of 10 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 284th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.7

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
Near Leongatha, VIC
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.0 km
Time
2026-10-03 16:22:32 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
-38.387, 145.875
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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