AustraliaA magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck near the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, around 1:40 pm, affecting areas from Apollo Bay to Port Campbell. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt by over 60 people across regions including Ballarat, Geelong, and Melbourne. Residents reported experiencing shaking, with some describing it as violent. Geoscience Australia confirmed the event, noting that while Australia experiences earthquakes, they are typically smaller compared to regions like New Zealand or Japan. Seismologist Michelle Salmon explained that although Australia is not located on a tectonic plate boundary, stress within the earth's crust can lead to quakes. She highlighted that the largest recorded earthquake in Australia was a 6.6 magnitude event in the 1980s in Tennant Creek.
Bias read (Center): The article covers a natural disaster and geological explanation without political implications. It provides factual information based on scientific sources and does not take a stance on any political issue.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): Factuality is high as the article accurately reports the earthquake's details based on Geoscience Australia data. It provides specific information about location, time, depth, and number of felt reports. Objectivity is slightly lower due to the inclusion of quotes from residents and experts that may
