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Weak earthquake near Wānaka

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18 August 2024, 8:29 AM

Weak earthquake near WānakaThe dot on the map shows the earthquake's location

A weak 3.1 magnitude earthquake caused slight shaking in Wānaka tonight (Sunday, August 18).


The earthquake struck at 8.18pm 30 kilometres north-west of Wanaka at a depth of 3 kilometres.



GeoNet described it as 'unnoticeable'.


There have been no reports of damage.


IMAGE: GeoNet