East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa

East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa

Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Aug, 2026 08:46 AM3 mins to read‌A strong earthquake has struck the East Coast this evening. Photo / GeoNetA strong earthquake has struck the East Coast this evening. Photo / GeoNetA strong earthquake has rattled the North Island’s East Coast this evening.The preliminary magnitude 5.7 quake struck 10km south of Te Araroa at a depth of 40km, GeoNet said.More than 5000 people reported feeling the quake after it struck at 8.35pm. GeoNet classified the shaking as strong. Two

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