A magnitude-4.6 earthquake has struck east of Melbourne.

Geoscience Australia says the tremor occurred between Rawson and Mansfield, in Victoria’s high country, at about 1.30am.

The tremor struck at a depth of three kilometres and was felt across Melbourne, with more than 8000 reports from Victorians who felt it.

Press PLAY below to hear the earthquake advice from the SES

“We’re always prepared and ready to respond if there is a need for us to do so,” SES duty officer Aaron White told 3AW Breakfast.

Press PLAY below to hear Jimmy and Marko discussing what they felt

It comes only a month after the strongest earthquake in metropolitan Melbourne in more than 120 years, which struck in Sunbury last month.