Evacuations after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
The quake was recorded at a depth of 10km.
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Earthquake risks close Wellington college buildings
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Editorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still needed
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Cathedral to commercial space: Public invited to share thoughts on quake-prone Napier building
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Aftershock of magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Wellington
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Wellington apartment block evacuated due to concerns after quake
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Strong earthquake shakes Hawke's Bay, felt by over 2000 people
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CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'
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Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
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North Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquake
The quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.
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