Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes south of Napier

Monday 27 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9:38am

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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck 5km south of Napier at 1.08am on Monday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 24km and was felt by nearly 2000 people.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 27 Oct 2025, 7:59am

   Hawke’s Bay earthquake: 4.5 magnitude quake wakes thousands overnight (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 27 Oct 2025, 9:38am

   'Moderate' magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts south of Napier (opens in new tab)