80+ earthquakes in Hawke's Bay, Te Tairāwhiti this week; swarm of shallow, frequent tremors near Wairoa.
80+ earthquakes recorded in Hawke's Bay, Te Tairāwhiti this week; swarm of shallow, frequent tremors began on Tuesday near Wairoa. Seismic duty officer Elisabetta D'Anastasio said such swarms are not uncommon in the area and likely to taper off in the next few days. The quakes were on known fault lines and serve as a reminder to be prepared for a big quake.
June 22, 2024
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