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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand’s Lower North Island
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck the Lower North Island of New Zealand, with tremors felt across Wellington and surrounding areas. No major damage or injuries have been reported following the seismic event near Paraparaumu.
4 Sept, 18:46 — 4 Sept, 18:49
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rnzHigh1d ago
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt in Wellington
More than 20,000 people have reported feeling an earthquake that has struck Wellington. The magnitude 4.9 quake hit at 6.34am on Saturday and had an epicentre 30km north-west of Paraparaumu,...
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual1d ago
Lower North Island earthquake: Magnitude 4.9 quake strikes northwest of Paraparaumu
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 20km northwest of Paraparaumu.
By Rachel Maher
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First report: nz-herald · 4 Sept, 18:46|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m
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