Taranaki earthquake: Strong magnitude 5.3 quake strikes near New Plymouth
2 sources·Updated October 2, 2026
Covered by 2 sources
- RNZ National·15h agoMagnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 25km east of New Plymouth
More than 7000 people have reported feeling the quake, with about 3000 reporting moderate shaking.
Read at RNZ National → - NZ Herald·19h agoTaranaki earthquake: Strong magnitude 5.3 quake strikes near New Plymouth
Locals reported ‘violent’ shaking that sent household items crashing.
Read at NZ Herald →
