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6 Jan 2025 11:10
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    More than 600 earthquakes have been recorded since the 'earthquake swarm' in Kawerau began on Saturday

    More than 600 earthquakes have been recorded since the 'earthquake swarm' in Kawerau began on Saturday



    Geonet says the largest has been magnitude 4.8 -- but the majority have been between two and 2.9.

    The agency's assuring 'earthquake swarms' are common in New Zealand -- and the ones in Kawerau are in keeping with historic activity in the region.

    There were also swarms in 2018 and 2019.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Environment:
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    Law and Order:
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    National:
    Continental drift: why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones 10:37

    Politics:
    Dame Tariana Turia's tangihanga is in its third day 10:27

    Environment:
    Climate anger can lead to action – or curdle into despair. We found out why 10:27

    National:
    Can animals make ‘art’? These examples from nature suggest so 10:17

    Law and Order:
    3 drugs that went from legal, to illegal, then back again 10:07

    Living & Travel:
    The Rail Minister is confident replacements for Interislander ferries will be found in time 10:07

    Health & Safety:
    A belief more policies are needed to highlight the cancer risks from drinking alcohol 9:37

    Environment:
    Another day of cool temperatures and southerly winds for much of the country 9:37


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