A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has been felt by some residents in parts of both of the North and South Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has been felt by some residents in parts of both of the North and South Islands
31 August 2025
GeoNet said it hit at a depth of 51km about 10km south of French Pass.
More than 7000 people submitted reports they had felt shaking on GeoNet's website - with reports it was felt across Wellington, Taranaki, Marlborough and Tasman.
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