Magnitude 2.6 earthquake felt on Mornington Peninsula

Residents on the Mornington Peninsula felt the earth move this morning, after a quake struck just before lunchtime.

An earthquake was recorded in Port Phillip Bay. Picture: Geoscience Australia

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake has struck off the Mornington Peninsula.

The quake could be felt about 11.45am, with the epicentre on Port Phillip Bay.

There have been 15 reports from people who felt the quake around the Seaford, Frankston, Mornington and Bonbeach area.

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No #tsunami threat to Australia from #earthquake felt on the #MorningtonPeninsula (magnitude 2.6 near Port Phillip Bay). See https://t.co/Tynv3Zygqi. pic.twitter.com/2XCCXGKjuW

— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) November 22, 2018

Where people felt the quake. Picture: Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia said the quake occurred at a depth of 10km.

The State Emergency Service said there were no reports of damage.

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