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5.9 Earthquake Shakes North Island | Auckland News
A powerful 5.9 earthquake rattled the central North Island early this morning, striking just five km south of Taumarunui at a shallow 9km depth — felt by over 22,000 people across both islands. Five smaller aftershocks, including a 3.4 tremor just after 5 AM, followed in quick succession near Taumarunui. Thankfully, no injuries or major damage have been reported, though minor road slips have been noted and emergency crews are on the ground. Power, water, and communications remain intact. This quake follows a similar 5.9 event near Te Anau last week, felt from Auckland to Blenheim — a stark…
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