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18 Jan 2026 8:49
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck just south of Rotorua this morning

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck just south of Rotorua this morning



    According to GeoNet, the depth of the quake was 107 kilometres, and hit at around twenty to nine.

    Many people have reported feeling the shake.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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