2.58pm:
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Initial surveillance indicates that there has been no damage observed or reported at Goulburn Murray Water storages.
The authority manages infrastructure at both Lake Eppalock - where there are major works currently underway, and Cairn Curran in the central Victoria region.
Additional surveillance is being undertaken at storages in line with GMW's Dam Safety Emergency Plans.
GMW Water Storages Services general manager Martina Cusack said the dams were designed to withstand these levels of earthquakes.
"We are doing additional surveillance as a precautionary measure and we are continuing to monitor events," she said.
1.43pm:
All of Bendigo Health's buildings have now been cleared as fit for occupancy following a structural integrity assessment.
A spokesperson said clinical services in the affected buildings will resume tomorrow.
Deputy premier James Merlino told press this morning that aftershocks of the earthquake could be felt for weeks or months.
"Aftershocks were felt measuring 5.5 at 9.40am, 4.0 at 9.55am and 31 at 10.15am," he said. "Geoscience Australia believe we may have more aftershocks for weeks, if not months.
"Buildings were damaged in Mansfield but there are no reported injury. The Beechworth hospital lost power but they have backup (power)."
Mr Merlino also reported building damage in a number of Melbourne suburbs. He said most were minor and no injuries were reported.
"Triple-0 calls spiked at 9am and are returning to normal and it is the same for call outs by the SES.
"Incident control centres are set up at Dandenong, Mansfield and Bendalle and some public transport has been impacted on the Traralgon lines."
12:05pm
Magistrates' Court operations have resumed after this morning's earthquake.
Hearings were temporarily adjourned as a precautionary measure following this morning's earthquake. This was in accordance with the Court's emergency management plans.
11.40am:
The North Tower at Bendigo Health is waiting on a review from a structural engineer.
Bendigo Health evacuated three buildings in the hospital precinct following the earthquake this morning.
A spokesperson said the buildings will undergo further structural integrity assessment following this morning's earthquake.
"No patients or staff were injured during the evacuation," the spokesperson said.
"A preliminary review completed by the Bendigo Health engineering team cleared all hospital precinct buildings, except the North Tower.
"To exercise caution and protect our patients and staff, those that exited the East and North tower buildings and the John Lindell Rehabilitation Centre will be redeployed where appropriate until a structural engineer has reviewed these buildings.
"The health, safety and wellbeing of these affected patients and staff is our priority."
The Victorian Transport Network remains safe with limited impacts to travel, according to a statement issued by the state government this morning.
On the V/Line network, coaches continue to replace the majority of V/Line services due to driver availability.
Trains on the Seymour and Gippsland lines have been stopped while crews carry out track inspections.
All other V/Line train services operating on the Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong lines are running at 80km/h while any potential damage is assessed. Coaches will replace locomotives on some journeys.
Inspections are underway across the transport network with engineers assessing any potential damage to metropolitan and regional roads, bridges and culverts - similar inspections are underway across the public transport system.
11.20am:
The earthquake that shook Victoria has been revised down to a 5.8 magnitude by Geoscience Australia.
It was initially listed as 6.0 when shortly after it happened at 9.15am.
10.25am:
People at the Bendigo Magistrates' Court have evacuated for at least an hour following the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
Building damage has been reported in the north east parts of Metropolitan Melbourne. Accordding to Vic Emergency there no reports of building damage in other parts of the state.
Power and telephone services have been lost in some areas.
People should be wary of landslides, dangerous road conditions.
Vic Emergency has issued an earthquake-related for Victoria saying aftershocks have occurred and may continue to occur.
"If you are located in Victoria, you are in danger," the advice reads. "Expect aftershocks, stay away from damaged buildings and other hazards. Avoid driving, except for emergencies."
If aftershocks occur people should drop to the ground and take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on util the shaking stops.
If you become trapped by debrid avoid using flames as a source of light, stay still and cover your mouth this a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can hear you and shout as a last resort.
People should check their homes for damage to walls or chimneys.
If driving pull over to a clear location away from buildings, trees, overpasses and powerlines. Stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Avoid bridges or ramps that may have been damaged.
If outdoors, people should avoid move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and powerlines. Be alert for falling debris or landslides if on a hill, mountain or slope.
The next update is expected at 4:30pm.
Earlier:
Has Bendigo just had an earthquake?
Bendigo has just shaken to what is believed to be strong earthquake, but word is that the tremor has been felt throughout most of south-east Australia.
According to the Geoscience Australia website, the seismic event occurred at 9.15am at a depth of 10 kilometres and had a magnitude of 6.0.
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The Geoscience Australia website also shows stations recorded shocks as far away as Canberra, Tasmania, Alice Springs and New Zealand.
Bendigo residents reported objects moving in their houses as well as windows rattling in frames.
It's understood the tremors came from 100km east of Melbourne, but we're working to find out what has happened.
The epicentre is believed to be in the Mansfield area.
The region was also rocked by other tremors in 2020, including one between Wedderburn and Boort, but today's was more powerful and widespread.
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