Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
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A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the lower North Island of New Zealand this afternoon. GeoNet, the agency that monitors earthquakes in the country, said the quake struck about 30 kilometres south of Whanganui at 3.33pm.
An earthquake of this size is generally felt by people nearby, but it is usually too small to cause major damage. Residents in the area may have noticed shaking, especially if they were indoors or in a high building. GeoNet collects reports from the public to understand how strongly an earthquake was felt in different places.
New Zealand experiences thousands of earthquakes every year, and most of them are too small to be felt. The country sits on the boundary of two large tectonic plates, which is why earthquakes are common. People who live in New Zealand are encouraged to know what to do during an earthquake, such as dropping, covering and holding on.
At this stage, no major damage or injuries have been reported in connection with the earthquake. Further updates will be published by GeoNet and local authorities if new information becomes available.
Sources: 1News
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