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WorldSeptember 10

Mexico quake toll rises past 90

The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Mexico on Thursday night has risen to at least 90 after emergency services in the southern state of Oaxaca said late on Saturday there had been 71 confirmed fatalities in the state alone.
Mexico quake toll rises past 90
Mexico quake toll rises past 90
WorldJuly 21

Two dead in 6.7 quake off Greek coast

At least two people were killed and several injured on Greece's Kos island by a strong earthquake.
NationalJune 30

Pair of quakes shake North Island

The North Island has been shaken by two earthquakes.
NationalJanuary 18

Quake shakes capital

Wellingtonians were shaken awake this morning by a magnitude 4.7 quake off the west coast of the North Island.
NationalJanuary 17

3.4 quake rattles Christchurch

Christchurch has been rattled by a moderate earthquake - the first felt in the city for months.
WorldDecember 10

Large quake strikes off Indonesia

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck 236km northwest of the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia, the US Geological Survey reports.
NationalNovember 14

Quake jars East Cape

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the East Cape this morning, GeoNet reports.
WorldNovember 8

Dozens die in Guatemala quake

A strong earthquake off the coast of Guatemala killed at least 48 people and trapped others under rubble, crushing homes and cars, destroying roads and forcing evacuations as far away as Mexico City.
Dozens die in Guatemala quake
Dozens die in Guatemala quake
NationalOctober 21

Quakes rattle country overnight

Three earthquakes shook parts of the country overnight.
NationalOctober 15

Strong quake rattles North Island

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake centred more than 200km away shook Hawke's Bay this afternoon.
NationalSeptember 26

Quakes shake East Cape

The East Cape was shaken by two earthquakes including a magnitude 4.0 quake just after midnight.
DunedinSeptember 24

Earthquake Shake Out: thousands to take part

Nearly 50,000 people in Otago will drop, cover and hold at 9.26am tomorrow as they take part in a national earthquake drill.
QueenstownAugust 9

Many registering to participate in nationwide earthquake drill

More than 2000 Queenstown Lakes residents have signed up to take part in ShakeOut, the first national earthquake public preparedness drill.
NationalAugust 7

Quakes rattle Christchurch

Christchurch was rattled by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake this morning.
NationalJuly 17

North Island rattled by quake

An earthquake shook areas from the central North Island down to Wellington this afternoon, and was felt as far away as Canterbury.
NationalJuly 6

30% chance of large earthquake: study

Although the alpine fault is "well behaved", scientists say there is a 30% chance of a large earthquake along the fault over the next 50 years.
NationalMay 30

Canterbury quake felt in Otago

Mid-Canterbury was shaken by a violent 4.5-magnitude earthquake this morning.
NationalMay 28

Red zone evacuated after quake hits Christchurch

Christchurch has been hit by its largest earthquake in recent weeks this afternoon, with a 5.2-magnitude shake sparking the evacuation of 1000 workers from the Red Zone.
Red zone evacuated after quake hits Christchurch
Red zone evacuated after quake hits Christchurch
WorldMay 20

Three die in Italian quake

A strong earthquake has rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early, causing at least three deaths and bringing about the collapse of rural factories and ancient bell towers in towns.
NationalMay 20

4.1 quake shakes Christchurch

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch at 9.30 this morning.
NationalMay 9

4.3 quake felt in Kaikoura

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has been felt in Kaikoura this morning.
NationalApril 27

Jitters in Christchurch after lunchtime quake

A strong earthquake rattled Christchurch at noon today, causing a few jitters but not doing any damage.
NationalApril 16

Deep earthquake shakes Taupo region

A magnitude 5 earthquake has struck deep beneath the Taupo region this morning, GNS Science reports.
WorldApril 12

Aftershocks continue in Indonesia

More than 27 aftershocks above magnitude 4.5 have rocked Indonesia since two strong earthquakes last night raised fears of a killer tsunami.
WorldApril 12

Strong quake shakes Mexico

A strong earthquake has hit Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people rushing out of offices on to the streets, though there were no early reports of major damage.