'Strong' magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes southern Hawke's Bay

October 7, 2024
More than 2000 people reported feeling the earthquake shortly before midnight yesterday.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck late last night in southeastern Hawke's Bay, within 5km of Pōrangahau.

The quake had a reported depth of 16km, and was considered a "strong earthquake" by GeoNet.

More than 2000 people reported feeling the quake, which hit at about 11.20pm.

Yesterday, more than 37,000 people reported feeling a magnitude 5.7 earthquake which shook Wellington shortly after 5am.

It struck west of Wellington at a depth of about 30km, GeoNet said.

The shaking was "strong", GeoNet said, adding on X: "Another reminder that earthquakes can occur anywhere in New Zealand at any time.

"In the event of a large earthquake: Drop, Cover and Hold."

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