A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Upper Hutt, New Zealand at 5:18 am, affecting over 10,000 people in the Wellington region.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Upper Hutt, New Zealand at 5:18 am, shaking over 10,000 people in the Wellington region. The quake's epicenter was 23 km deep and 5 km north of the city. GeoNet classified it as moderate, with most reporting weak to moderate shaking. Two aftershocks of 3.6 and 3.0 magnitudes followed. GeoNet advised people to "drop, cover, and hold" during earthquakes and encouraged preparedness for aftershocks.
February 28, 2024
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