Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Geo - Stay Informed Minor Balcombe, Moats Corner, Mornington, Mount Martha, Osborne, Safety Beach, Baxter, Dromana, Moorooduc, Mount Eliza, Tuerong 28/08/2026
This Advice message is being issued for Balcombe, Baxter, Dromana, Moats Corner, Moorooduc, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Osborne, Safety Beach, Tuerong.

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at Mt Martha at 7:40am 28/07/26. Additionally, a landslide occurred on Mornington Dromana Road.

Damage has occurred at 
  • Mt Martha Shopping Centre
  • Bonaccore Building
  • Beleura House
  • Mornington Dromana Road 
This Advice message replaces the previous message issued at 1:00pm today. 
Stay safe by avoiding damaged buildings, fallen and damaged trees and powerlines, blocked or damaged roads and other hazards.

Please avoid unnecessary travel within the area.
What you should do: 
  • Stay safe by avoiding damaged buildings, fallen trees and powerlines and blocked or damaged roads.
  • Stay away from damaged buildings until authorities advise they are safe. 
  • If cleaning after damage has occurred - protect your health and safety. Wear strong boots, gloves and protective clothing and wash your hands and clothes regularly.
  • Electricity, gas and water supplies may be disrupted. If your property has been damaged, have all utilities checked and tested by a licenced technician before you use them. 
  • For earthquake related emergency assistance from the SES phone 132 500. 
  • Only call Triple Zero (000) in a life-threatening emergency.
If aftershocks occur, stay safe by taking the following actions.

Inside:
  • Drop and cover under a sturdy table or piece of furniture and hold on. 
  • Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. 
Driving: 
  • Pull over to a clear location away from buildings, trees, overpasses, and powerlines. 
  • Stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. 
  • Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that may have been damaged.
Outdoors: 
  • Move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and powerlines, then drop, cover and hold on.
Impacts in your area: 

The earthquake has resulted in: 

  • Building damage
  • Fallen power lines
  • Fallen trees and branches
  • Landslides
  • Broken windows
  • Damage to vehicles
  • Dangerous road conditions
The following roads are closed:
- Esplanade between Mount Martha and Mornington
- Mornington Dromana Road between Mornington and Dromana

For ongoing road closure information, check the VicTraffic website (https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/), contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).

Emergency Relief Centres have been opened at

  • Dromana Community Hall
             2A Verdon St, Dromana VIC 3936

  • Mornington Racecourse
         320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931

  • Tooraddin Recreation Reserve
         Stumblers Ln, Tooraddin VIC 3980

  • Crib Point Sports Ground
        31A Governors Rd, Crib Point VIC 3919

Water trailers are available for evacuees at the Tooraddin and Crib Point ERCs.

Electricity, and water supplies have been disrupted and is expected to continue for some weeks.

This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 8am - Saturday 29 August, or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
• www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
• VicEmergency app
• Facebook or Twitter (#vicquake)
• Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
• To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.  
• If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.