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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

     Other Environment News
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     03 Feb: Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby
     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
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads
     01 Feb: MetService says this weekend's the perfect time for those in the South Island to get out, before the weather takes a turn
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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Sir Elton John's private jet was involved in a terrifying incident after being divebombed by a "huge hawk" 16:31

     Rugby:
    Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson 16:17

     Rugby:
    Further Super Rugby law innovations have been given the seal of approval by veteran hooker Codie Taylor 16:07

     National:
    RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high 16:07

     Entertainment:
    Jessie Buckley says her role in Hamnet has been "life-changing" 16:01

     Skiing:
    Second Australian dies in Japan while skiing, local media reports 15:57

     Entertainment:
    Rita Ora has revealed that being a stepmother has changed her perspective on life 15:31

     Environment:
    So-called predator ducks have shocked conservation staff in the Mackenzie Basin 15:27

     Entertainment:
    Jenna Ortega has hailed her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Catherine O'Hara as "one of the greats" 15:01

     Soccer:
    A maiden Football Ferns call-up for rising Phoenix talent Pia Vlok 14:57

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