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Small quake felt in foothills

Potential seismic activity hit the hills on Wednesday 18 October, it has been reported.

The small potential quake, which is said to have hit at around 11:20pm, was centred in Healesville, and shook underneath neighbouring towns, including Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Mooroolbark, Croydon, and nearby.

Only two ‘felt it’ reports have been submitted by members of the public who may have witnessed the shake.

The approximate depth of the seismic activity was approximately 10km, and an approximate magnitude of 3 or below.

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