Melbourne's Recent Earthquake: Uncommon but Little Damage.
Melbourne experienced a rare and shallow earthquake of 3.8 magnitude, the largest in over a century, causing little damage. The quake struck the northwestern suburb of Sunbury and was felt as far away as Hobart. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology confirmed there was no tsunami threat, but emergency services warned of potential aftershocks. While earthquakes are not as common in Australia, the continent does experience seismic activity due to tectonic plate movement.