Moderate 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island
- Posted on August 13, 2025
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Moderate 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ’s lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country's geological sciences agency.