Strong 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes lower North Island

Wednesday 29 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 29 Jan 2025, 6:36am

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketāhuna at approximately 11.26pm on Tuesday. The quake was 35km deep and felt by more than 23,000 people. Shaking was reported in areas including Masterton and Palmerston North.

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1. StuffWed 29 Jan 2025, 12:17am

   ‘Strong’ earthquake shakes central North Island awake (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 29 Jan 2025, 12:27am

   Strong quake jolts lower North Island (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jan 2025, 5:23am

   Strong 5.3 quake shakes lower North Island, felt by 23,000 (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 29 Jan 2025, 6:36am

   'Strong' 5.3 magnitude quake jolts lower North Island (opens in new tab)