FERNTREE GULLY STAR MAIL
Home » News » Minor quake centred on Croydon makes fourth for region

Minor quake centred on Croydon makes fourth for region

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake has been recorded with an epicentre near Croydon, the fourth quake in a number of weeks, was felt across the Yarra Ranges 30 May.

This most recent earthquake occurred at 5:03pm, and no injuries or damage have been recorded by the SES on social media overnight.

The quake was recorded at a depth of 4km and over 250 reports have been lodged at the Geoscience Australia website.

This minor magnitude quake follows the three others that occurred on 16 May, 22 May and the much larger quake on 29 May.

The 3.8 magnitude earthquake on 29 May had a depth of around 2km and hit the region at 11.40 pm with over 20,732 felt reports made by the community via the Earthquakes@GA website.

Most of the reports centred around Melbourne, but there were some as far north as Bendigo and as far south as Hobart.

In the last five years, four other earthquakes of magnitude three or greater have been recorded in Victoria, including a 5.9 magnitude north of Rawson in 2021 which caused some localised damage.

The public can access the Geoscience website to see areas where “felt’ reports have been lodged in their areas.

For more information, visit: earthquakes.ga.gov.au

Digital Editions


  • Cracking cricket at Mt Evelyn

    Cracking cricket at Mt Evelyn

    After a week off due to soaring temperatures last weekend, cricketers across the RDCA hit the park in cracking conditions. Cricket was the winner in…

More News

  • One family, three generations, one school

    One family, three generations, one school

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530156 Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment…

  • Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year

    Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year

    At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised her extraordinary efforts, naming her Young…

  • Fighting for the vulnerable, Ferny Creek local honoured

    Fighting for the vulnerable, Ferny Creek local honoured

    A Ferny Creek local has been recognised for his outstanding public service to the disability and social services sectors across Victoria, receiving the Public Service Medal for 2026. Living quietly…

  • Increasing events, outages prompt push to implement temporary disaster roaming

    Increasing events, outages prompt push to implement temporary disaster roaming

    With disasters seeming to become more frequent and severe in Australia, ensuiring our telecommunications are capable of keeping us connected in a crisis is crucial. Casey MP and Shadow Assistant…

  • Community leader recognised

    Community leader recognised

    A dedicated Hills community volunteer has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to connection, wellbeing and inclusion. Mr Heath Pawley was set to receive the Ian De La Rue Award…