News | Environment
27 Jan 2026 15:46
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Environment

    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
     27 Jan: Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon
     27 Jan: Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake
     26 Jan: No certainty New Zealand's summer will improve in coming months
     26 Jan: What is life like in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities?
     25 Jan: US snowstorm triggers thousands of flight cancellations, power outages
     25 Jan: Evacuated residents in Tairawhiti are waiting to return home
     25 Jan: MetService is predicting calmer weather after a week of heavy rains and wind
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Vern Cotter feels he's achieved what was asked of him at the Blues More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Australia is turning the spotlight on financial abuse in relationships. What can NZ learn? More...


     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    A$AP Rocky thinks being a dad has made him "cooler" 15:31

     Rugby:
    Vern Cotter feels he's achieved what was asked of him at the Blues 15:27

     Rugby League:
    Warriors coach Andrew Webster is creating a battle on the wings, with two players added to the ranks this NRL season 15:27

     Law and Order:
    A 19-year-old charged with murdering an elderly woman in Canterbury's Selwyn early today, has appeared in court 15:07

     Entertainment:
    Djimon Hounsou has accused his ex-girlfriend of domestic abuse 15:01

     Living & Travel:
    Warriors centre Rocco Berry can't catch a break 14:57

     Entertainment:
    Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara have become parents to a daughter 14:31

     Environment:
    Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon 14:27

     Business:
    Australia is turning the spotlight on financial abuse in relationships. What can NZ learn? 14:17

     Entertainment:
    Victoria Beckham has returned to Instagram and ignored her son Brooklyn's bombshell statement 14:01

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd