Quakes shake the country

Published: 9:59AM Thursday December 18, 2008 Source: Newstalk ZB

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A fourth earthquake has been felt in the country on Thursday.

The 4.7 magnitude quake struck 50 kilometres east of Taupo at 10.20am.

It was at a depth of 60 kilometres.

The quake follows 4.9 magnitude and 4.1 magnitude quakes in Hanmer Springs around 9.00am and a 5.8 magnitude quake off White Island at 9.30am.

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