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14 Aug 2025 18:36
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm

    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm



    Geonet reports it struck 29 kilometres deep, 20 kilometres south of the town.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     12 Aug: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua
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    Law and Order:
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    Entertainment:
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