Nearly 1958 people reported feeling the initial tremor across regions including Auckland, Waikato, and Coromandel. GeoNet recorded over 2000 felt reports for this earthquake, which struck at a depth of just 5 kilometers.

A second quake followed shortly after at 8:05 PM, registering a magnitude of 4.2. This quake was felt by about 1,083 people and occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers. The third tremor came at 8:28 PM, registering a lower magnitude of 2.7, which was felt by around 86 individuals.

The shaking from the first earthquake was mostly rated as ‘weak’ or ‘light’ by those who experienced it. Residents in Te Kaha may have felt some weak shaking but no significant damage has been reported.

This series of earthquakes serves as a reminder for residents in New Zealand’s North Island about the country’s seismic activity. GeoNet continues to monitor the situation and provide updates on any further seismic events.

While most reports indicate minimal impact from these quakes, local authorities remain vigilant. They encourage residents to stay prepared for potential aftershocks as they assess any long-term effects.

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The initial quake occurred at 8:00 PM, approximately 135 kilometers north of Te Kaha, at a depth of just 5 km. GeoNet reported over 2,000 felt reports for this first tremor.

Shortly after, at 8:05 PM, a second earthquake struck with a magnitude of 4.2, recorded at a depth of 33 km. This quake was felt by about 1,083 people.

The third earthquake followed at 8:28 PM, registering a smaller magnitude of 2.7 and also occurring at a depth of 5 km. Only 86 people reported feeling this tremor.

The first quake’s shaking was generally rated as ‘weak’ or ‘light’ by most people who experienced it. GeoNet noted that the quake was significant enough to be felt along the north-east coast.

Key details:

• A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred at 8 PM on May 5.
• The quake was recorded at a shallow depth of 5 km.
• The second quake followed shortly after with a magnitude of 4.2.

Experts from VolcanoDiscovery indicated that based on preliminary seismic data, the first quake likely did not cause any significant damage but was perceived as light vibration near the epicenter.

This recent seismic activity is part of ongoing geological dynamics in the region, which has experienced various tremors over the years.

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