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Big earthquake felt in Wānaka

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Tony O'Regan

25 March 2025, 1:56 AM

Big earthquake felt in WānakaA 'moderate' earthquake centred west of Stewart Island caused a pro-longed shake in Wānaka.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake caused a pro-longed shake in Wānaka this afternoon (Tuesday March 25).


The earthquake struck off the southern coast of the South Island at 2.43pm at a depth of 33 kilometres.



GeoNet has described the shaking as 'moderate'.


Wānaka residents have reported a long rolling shake with one saying "wow, that was a good shake".


The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said there was no tsunami threat to land and people along the coast did not need to evacuate.


IMAGE: GeoNet