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Authorities warn Victorians to brace for aftershocks following 5.9 quake

Earthquake damage in Melbourne

Earthquake damage in Melbourne Source: SBS Irina Burmistrova

The magnitude 5.9 quake is the largest in the state's history, but there were no reports of deaths or injuries and structural damage has been described as "minor".


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

Source: SBS


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The magnitude 5.9 quake is the largest in the state's history, but there were no reports of deaths or injuries and structural damage has been described as "minor".



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