The tremor had a depth of around 13 kilometres.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre is urging people to stay observant and exercise normal caution near the sea.

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03 Feb: Communities around Hawke's Bay are commemorating 95 years since the 1931 earthquake

02 Feb: Humidity in Auckland has hit 93 percent - and MetService says temperatures in the Super City are not expected to drop much lower than 29 degrees as the day goes on

02 Feb: The operation is underway to submerge the capsized tourist boat in Akaroa Harbour

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