{
  "id": 15124211,
  "title": "Magnitude-3.0 aftershock strikes near Leongatha, south-east of Melbourne",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/magnitude-3-0-aftershock-strikes-near-leongatha-south-east-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/gippsland-earthquake-mid-october-aftershock/107279324"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 3.0-magnitude earthquake aftershock was recorded near Leongatha, south-east of Melbourne, three weeks after an initial late-night quake. The epicentre was located at Kardella South, near Korrumburra, at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres. Geoscience Australia received over 200 felt reports in the area, though there were no reports of injuries or damage. Monash University's earthquake geologist, Dee Ninis, explained that aftershocks are common after major earthquakes and may occur hours, days, or weeks later. The Gippsland Basin, where this earthquake occurred, has experienced heightened seismic activity in the past, such as magnitude 4.7 and 4.4 quakes in 2009 and 2011. Local residents, including the South Gippsland Shire mayor, have been discussing the initial earthquake and its aftershocks.",
  "summary": "South-eastern Victoria has been slightly shaken by an earthquake aftershock, three weeks after an overnight tremor woke thousands.",
  "key_points": [
    "3.0-magnitude aftershock recorded near Leongatha, SE Melbourne",
    "Epicenter located at Kardella South, 5 km depth",
    "Over 200 felt reports, no injuries or damage reported"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The recurrence of seismic activity in the Gippsland Basin underscores the persistent instability that follows major earthquakes and keeps local communities on high alert for further tremors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}