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Thousands feel 5.4 magnitude quake near Tokoroa

December 2, 2022

Thousands have reported feeling a light 5.4 magnitude earthquake this evening.

The quake struck at 6.07pm, 20 kilometres southeast of Tokoroa at a depth of 159 kilometres, according to GeoNet.

About 9283 people reported feeling the earthquake, with 6235 people reporting weak shaking.

It comes after a 5.6 magnitude quake struck Taupō on Wednesday night.

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