Taupo Earthquake Rocks the North Island

We’re advising our New Zealand readers to have their emergency kits and plans at the ready after another earthquake shook the North Island this morning. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has been felt throughout the lower and middle North Island. Centred about 10km north-east of Taupo, Geonet said the intensity was “moderate”. Felt as far south…

Large Quake Hits North Island – updated

A large 6.5 magnitude quake rocked the North Island today, centred 30km west of Taupo at a depth of 150km. It follows a swarm of shallow earthquakes beneath Lake Taupo from 28-30 May. Reference Number 3540736] Universal Time July 5 2011 at 3:36 NZ Standard Time Tuesday, July 5 2011 at 3:36 pm Latitude, Longitude…