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16 Feb 2026 16:57
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    There's been a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the central North Island

    There's been a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the central North Island



    GeoNet reports the earthquake struck 40 kilometres south-east of Turangi, at 7.12pm.

    It was 45 kilometres deep.

    There have been around 3000 reports on the GeoNet website of the shake being felt in the central and southern North Island.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     16 Feb: Raw sewage is once again being pumped into the sea close to Wellington's southern shoreline, as heavy rain lashes the capital
     16 Feb: Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country
     16 Feb: Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island
     16 Feb: Large swathes of the country are waking up under MetService weather warnings
     15 Feb: Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now
     15 Feb: The low pressure system is far from finished - hauling a plethora of weather elements our way
     15 Feb: The North Island is continuing to get a battering from the weather this weekend
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