Thousands report feeling earthquake near Wellington
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt by thousands near Wellington.
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt by thousands near Wellington.
It's called ODESC and it gathers in times of crisis.
Civil Defence this afternoon tweeted and sent automatic alerts - including phone calls.
The earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.
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The 10 Lower Hutt buildings were not brought up to scratch by their December deadline.
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The deadly quake hit at 12.51pm eight years ago today.
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Scientists will try to model the hidden earthquake risk below Taranaki.
Megan Woods is seeking a "please explain" from government insurer Southern Response.
An emergency response plan will be based on a magnitude 8.9 quake and tsunami scenario.
"The whole house was shaking backwards and forwards," one resident said.
The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 60km south of Davao city.
Tsunami death toll at 373 with more than 1400 people injured and at least 128 missing.
Around 81,000 people within 100 km of the earthquake were exposed.
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Ipenz could continue with disciplinary proceedings against Dr Alan Reay.
Civil Defence were earlier assessing whether the quake could pose a threat.
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There have been 545 aftershocks, 11 of magnitude 4.5 or greater.