Central New Zealand shaken by 4.7 magnitude earthquakeFAIRFAX NZ Central New Zealand was rattled by a moderate earthquake for the second time in four days. Early sleepers and late-night revellers in central New Zealand were rattled by a moderate earthquake after midnight on Saturday morning. GeoNet recorded the shake as 4.7 magnitude 35km east of Seddon, off the coast near Blenheim, at a depth of 33km at 12.38am. Also this week, GeoNet reported the detection of a "silent" earthquake or "slow-slip" event off the coast of Gisborne. It's why I looked — Emmie (@Emere11) June 24, 2016The quake comes three days after a 4.4 magnitude quake rattled the capital on Tuesday at 9.05pm, 20km south-east of Wellington at a depth of 23km.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2016 13:30 UTC