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4 Nov 2025 16:46
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A significant earthquake has hit the lower North Island this morning - and been felt across the country

    A significant earthquake has hit the lower North Island this morning - and been felt across the country



    Estimates from Geonet show a magnitude 5.7 quake centred near Levin caused strong shaking.

    It's been felt widely across the Lower North Island, along with Hamilton and Blenheim.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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