Pongaroa Earthquake Followed by Aftershock in Lower North Island

An aftershock measuring 3.7 in magnitude struck Pongaroa at 4:06 PM, following an earlier 4.7-magnitude earthquake in the lower North Island at 7:16 AM. The aftershock was centered 5km southwest of Pongaroa at a depth of 13km, with light shaking reported by 32 individuals. GeoNet confirmed the details of both seismic events, indicating a continuation of seismic activity in the region.

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