WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ’s lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country's geological sciences agency.

A widely felt earthquake has jolted Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday evening. The quake was initially being reported as a moderate ...

The east coast of the North Island has been rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake. Over 5600 people have reported feeling the quake. On Facebook, people have described it as a "big shake", with one ...

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The massive tremor was recorded on the 'Pacific Ring of Fire', an area known for seismic and volcanic activity.

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MANY believe Malaysia's location keeps it safe from seismic activity, often dismissing any tremors as originating far away.

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A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand's lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country's ...