10 km deepFriday, March 6, 08:55 pm
This earthquake occurred about 5km east of Korumburra, in the same area as the ML 3.7 earthquake on January 12. This earthquake has been felt widely throughout the epicentral region and across Melbourne. A number of small aftershocks occurred in the hour after this earthquake and at the time of report it was said that aftershocks were expected to continue for some days or weeks.
What to Do in an EarthquakeDuring an earthquake??
- If you are indoors - stay there (clear of falling debris outside). Keep clear of windows, chimneys and overhead fittings. Shelter under and hold onto a door frame, strong table or bench.
- In high rise buildings, stay clear of windows and outer walls. Shelter under a desk near a pillar or internal wall.
- DO NOT use elevators.
- In crowded areas or stores, do not rush for doors, but move clear of overhead fittings and shelves.
- If outside, keep well clear of buildings, overhead structures, walls, bridges, powerlines, trees etc.
- In a city street, shelter from falling debris under strong archways or doorways of buildings. Don't go under awnings as they may collapse.
- In a vehicle, stop in an open area until shaking stops.
- Beware of downed powerlines and road damage, including overpasses and bridges. Listen to your car radio for warnings before moving.
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