Tremors in Victoria
Tremors in Victoria Picture credit On May 28, 2023, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Melbourne, Australia. The earthquake was felt in several parts of the city and caused some minor damage. While earthquakes are relatively rare in Victoria, they are not unheard of. In fact, the state has experienced several significant earthquakes in the past, including a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in 1989 that caused significant damage in Melbourne and other parts of the state. So, how common are tremors in Victoria? And could a very large earthquake occur? Picture credit Tremors in Victoria Tremors are relatively common in Victoria. On average, there are about 30 to 40 earthquakes in the state each week. However, most of these earthquakes are very small and are not felt by people. Only about once every couple of weeks, a tremor will be large enough to be felt. The majority of earthquakes