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A whole lot of shaking going on here in South Gippsland about 15-20 mins ago  :o

Anybody else feel it?

Only news I can find so far is this >>  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-19/magnitude-52-quake-shakes-southern-vic/4080446/?site=gippsland&section=news (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-19/magnitude-52-quake-shakes-southern-vic/4080446/?site=gippsland&section=news)

Apparently 5.3 richter in gippsland.

Reportedly up to 20 seconds duration, seemed like 10-15 here in ferntree gully.

Thought it was the TOG coming to get me after todays hell ride.

not the most violent I've felt here, but 5.3 is plenty enough thankyou.

Yeah we felt it alright, longest one I remember in Melbourne.
I used to live in Newborough, had big ones down there I remember as a kid. Neighbours who recently moved down from Queensland, ran out into the street!

seemed like it went on for way more than 30 seconds here.... and the house (we're on tall stumps on a hillside) continued to move around for quite a while afterwards too.

Epicentre was 10km south of Trafalgar apparently, so not very far from your old stamping ground.

[laugh]  My kids thought it was exciting, but not enough to get em up out of bed.

Was even shaking here in Moonee Ponds area!!  :o

Travelled a long way!  ???

I did a big long fart on the lounge, the wife said 'I felt that' I blamed the tremor in Vic.  ;D







                                    Mmick

[laugh] Glad we could be of assistance  [thumbsup]

About as much shaking as mums old washing machine when it was out of balance.
Strangly, cat didn't freak out, takes alot to pull it away from the heater!

Glad to hear your fine and dandy vicmo's. 5.3.....you can have that.......only one we ever had down south was in the 4's and that felt like a truck hit the house!

No damage to anything?

I knew of a young lady and an out of balance washing machine, and...................................................Nah, never mind, I'll only get myself into trouble!?  [roll] [cheeky] [thumbsup] [evil]

Yes well after I wrote my post I thought......wonder if Dragon or Jukie will chime in on that.
Actually Dragon, sure that wasn't you last night after a dodgy vindaloo?

Actually a BIG feed of home made chilli!! Yummo!! PPAAARRPPPP!!  [thumbsup]


Oooops, better check the seismograph!?  [roll] [laugh]

On a serious note, check your gas meters, an aquaintance in Wallan has a leaky meter courtesy the shake. Soapy water poured over the joints will reveal all.

Very little reported. 

I need to get under the house in daylight just to be sure, but I dont expect to find any damage.

Good point from Madalf71!! Water pipes also could have a problem as well as the gas!!  [thumbsup]

(http://static.mamamia.com.au/wp-content/gallery/melbourne-earthquake/earthquake_meme.jpg)

 [laugh]

It was probably me scuba diving. I tend to make things shake down below

....and in breaking news....

A major earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale has hit Australia in
the early hours of this evening, with the epicentre believed to be in the
Gippsland Area of Moe. Victims were seen wandering
around aimlessly uttering, "F'kin ell" and "Whadda carnt".

The earthquake has completely decimated the area, leaving a damage bill
expected to exceed more than $3000. Several priceless collections,
including mementos from the Torana Appreciation Society and the Moe
Juvenile Hall, were destroyed in the quake. Three areas of historic burnt
out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their welfare
cheques arrived.

Melbourne radio reported that hundreds of residents were confused and
bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something
interesting had happened in the area. One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a
15-year-old mother of 5 said, "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay
Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan
and Levi-Storm slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was watching
Jerry Springer later in the morning".

The people of Moe are a resilient community and evidence of a full
recovery can already been seen, with looting, muggings and car crime
carrying on as normal.

The aid response from local charities has been swift. The Red Cross has so
far managed to ship 4,000 cases each of Bundy & Coke and PJ Durries to the
area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching
through the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings,
which include Centrelink booklets, Collingwood footy jumpers, Acca Dacca
cassettes, Holden HSV bedding covers, Priceline jewellery and fine bone
china from Bi-Lo.

The Red Cross seeks to raise money for food and clothing, to be air-dropped
as parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster.

Donations of clothing are in demand. Items most needed include baseball
caps; tracksuit tops (his and hers); flannelette shirts (female); footy
socks; ugg boots; and any other items usually sold in "Op" Shops.

Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs include doner kebabs, McDonalds, KFC, ice cream and
cans of UDL Bourbon and Coke; Passion Pop and VB.

Charities are also accepting cash donations through any Liquorland outlet.
$0.25 buys a ball point pen for filling in compensation forms; $5.00 buys
chips, sausages, gherkins, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of
nine; $20.00 will buy a packet of Winfield Blues 25s and a lighter to calm
the nerves of those affected.

Aid agencies have requested that no tents be sent into the affected area,
as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of the
neighbouring areas.

 [laugh] [clap]