A community hit by devastating floods has been battered by an earthquake in Victoria.
Residents in the Gippsland region near Lakes Entrance were rocked by a 3.1 magnitude earthquake at 12.03am on Saturday. Victoria SES said there has not yet been any reported injuries or damages.
Victorians in Sale were told it was not safe to return and those who had not yet evacuated should seek shelter at the highest location. Victorians in Sale were told it was not safe to return and those who had not yet evacuated should seek shelter at the highest location. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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