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2 Mar 2026 15:14
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has struck near Porangahau in southern Hawke's Bay

    A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has struck near Porangahau in southern Hawke's Bay



    GeoNet reports it occurred just before 7am, at a depth of 18 kilometres - causing moderate shaking.

    So far, 69 people have reported feeling the shake through the website.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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