Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Sep, 2026 06:22 AMQuick ReadThe magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck at a depth of 5km. Photo / GeonetThe magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck at a depth of 5km. Photo / GeonetAn earthquake has rattled the lower South Island this evening, with shaking felt by thousands.The magnitude 5.5 quake struck 40km northeast of Milford Sound at a depth of 5km at 6.13pm, according to GeoNet.GeoNet classified the shaking as moderate, with more than 6000 felt reports received within minutes.
Milford Sound earthquake: Magnitude 5.5 quake felt by thousands
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