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1 Sep 2025 7:32
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has been felt by some residents in parts of both of the North and South Islands

    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has been felt by some residents in parts of both of the North and South Islands



    GeoNet said it hit at a depth of 51km about 10km south of French Pass.

    More than 7000 people submitted reports they had felt shaking on GeoNet's website - with reports it was felt across Wellington, Taranaki, Marlborough and Tasman.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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