Earthquake (again)

[STC]

Anyone else feel that tremor?

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

Yep....in Clayton.

 

[KENT2008]

yep i felt that
was only for 1-2 secs though this time!

 

[rdhopkins2]

Yes, felt here in Glen Waverley! Not as strong as the last.

 

[Souup]

Yep. This is almost becoming a regular occurance

 

[Tim the Toolman]

Yes definitely here at Lyndhurst (sth of Dandenong). Only about 3 seconds and a lot less than the last one.

The hairs on the back of my neck are still tingling though!

 

[nicko99]

yeah i felt it aswell in hoppers crossing, went for about 5 seconds

 

[STC]

I felt it stronger than last time actually (south east inner surburbs).

 

[Skyfire15]

Yes, office was shaking in Doncaster East.
Didn't feel the one last week, so came as a surprise!

 

[Spiraling]

Felt it in the CBD.

 

[Carn Hawkas]

Yep, felt it in Rowville.

 

[nicko99]

the last tremor/earthquake didnt reach me last time so i dont no how strong it was but this, just went for a few seconds with only the walls shaking

 

[Ice-Wolf]

Seemed like a big gust of wind and then the house felt wobbly for a few secs

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Yep, felt it in Vermont

 

[Tim the Toolman]

The official word from a Seismologist (source 3AW) is that it is a severe aftershock from the initial one (they've reported at least 20 since) and it's currently rated around 4.5 which is slightly lower than the main quake.

Apparently there was a larger one back in January?

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Ooh, my first earthquake.
I thought it was just some fat arse in the office walking around. Didn't realise it was an earthquake till i jumped on here...

 

[Tim the Toolman]

Oh, and just if anyone's wondering what our ratings are...

Richter Magnitudes Description Earthquake Effects Frequency of Occurrence
Less than 2.0 Micro Microearthquakes, not felt. About 8,000 per day
2.0-2.9 Minor Generally not felt, but recorded. About 1,000 per day
3.0-3.9 Often felt, but rarely causes damage. 49,000 per year (est.)
4.0-4.9 Light Noticeable shaking of indoor items, rattling noises. Significant damage unlikely. 6,200 per year (est.)
5.0-5.9 Moderate Can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions. At most slight damage to well-designed buildings. 800 per year
6.0-6.9 Strong Can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (100 mi) across in populated areas. 120 per year
7.0-7.9 Major Can cause serious damage over larger areas. 18 per year
8.0-8.9 Great Can cause serious damage in areas several hundred miles across. 1 per year
9.0-9.9 Devastating in areas several thousand miles across.
1 per 20 years
10.0+ Epic Never recorded; see below for equivalent seismic energy yield.
Extremely rare (Unknown)

 

[The Kipster]

Anyone else feel that tremor?

I can't feel them as I am a piss head and have permenant tremorssssszzzzzzsssss...

 

[rdhopkins2]

http://www.ema.gov.au/agd/EMA/emaInternet.nsf/Page/Communities_Safe_Comms_Earthquakes_Earthquakes

Not that we will ever need it but worth a read anyway. Be alert, not alarmed.

 

[WALL-e]

Felt it in Armadale, about as strong as last time in Bulleen.

 

[superfreak]

4.6 according to a bloke at the geo-science joint

 

[coke_zero]

felt it here. went for about 5 seconds.

 

[Foleys Footy]

felt it in Parkdale, didnt feel the last one though!

 

[rdhopkins2]

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25205920-29277,00.html

Sounds like an aftershock indeed.
Now we know why Melbourne wasn't built in Korumburra lol.

 

[rdhopkins2]

http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/earthquake...e=05,28,20&bg1=eqrisk_lm&zoom=250&station=TOO