2.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Gippsland

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked Warragul in Gippsland.

Geoscience Australia’s confirmed a tremor lasting around three seconds and hit around 9.15pm on Monday.

The epicenter was at the small town of Jindivick.

An emergency services alert was issued for a large part of the state, from Port Phillip Island to Mallacoota.