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5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks panic in Melbourne, walls knocked down

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Australia's Melbourne city witnessed a 5.9 magnitude earthquake at around 9 am, sparking panic among netizens. Several walls were knocked down and buildings were seen shaking as people came outside their houses. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremors were felt hundreds of kilometres and the depth was measured at 10 kilometres. "No more horses of the apocalypse, please," Victoria Chief Health Officer tweeted.