Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes south of Seddon

Friday 7 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 7 Feb 2025, 5:46pm

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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4.33pm on Friday, located 10km south of Seddon at a depth of 16km. The tremor was felt across the lower North Island and upper South Island. Nearly 900 people reported feeling the moderate shake on the GeoNet website.

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1. 1NewsFri 7 Feb 2025, 4:59pm

   'Decent old jolt': 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattles central NZ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Feb 2025, 5:17pm

   4.5 magnitude earthquake rattles central NZ (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 7 Feb 2025, 5:40pm

   Moderate earthquake felt in Marlborough, Wellington area (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 7 Feb 2025, 5:46pm

   Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island (opens in new tab)