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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake wakes thousands in central NZ

October 14, 2022

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was felt by thousands across Aotearoa early this morning.

The quake, which hit at a depth of 146km about 3am, was centred 65km northwest of French Pass in the top of the South.

The shaking was classified as light, but was felt from Ashburton to Northland. (Source: Breakfast)

On GeoNet, more than 13,000 people reported feeling the shake, mostly in the top of the South or bottom of the North.

The shaking was classified as "light" but was felt from Whangārei to Ashburton.

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