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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Melbourne, tremors rattle southeast Australia

13 Sept 06:20 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake, one of Australia's largest on record, struck near Melbourne, causing building damage and widely felt tremors across southeast Australia.
The quake's epicenter was near Mansfield, Victoria, about 200 km northeast of Melbourne, at a depth of 10 km, with a subsequent 4.0 magnitude aftershock.
Tremors were felt as far as Adelaide and Sydney, yet no serious injuries were reported, despite some power outages and building evacuations in Melbourne.
This event is considered rare for Australia's populated east due to its tectonic plate position, exceeding the magnitude of the country's deadliest 1989 tremor.

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.