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    A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island

    A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island



    GeoNet says the quake hit 10 kilometres east of Seddon at a depth of 9 kilometres just after 12:30 this afternoon.

    Nearly 1500 people have reported feeling the shake.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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