GeoNet says the tremor caused moderate shaking, with a depth of 35 kilometres.

It says the quake may have been felt in the upper South Island and lower North Island.

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26 Dec: The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says staff are monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to take action, if needed

26 Dec: Weather warnings for the North Island's East Coast have widened

25 Dec: Bad weather's inbound for most of the country this evening and tomorrow

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