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5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts east coast of New Zealand’s North Island

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, according to the GFZ. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, according to the GFZ. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Published August 02,2026 01:37 PM
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5.9 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE JOLTS EAST COAST OF NEW ZEALAND’S NORTH ISLAND

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The quake occurred at 0835GMT at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the GFZ.

There were no immediate reports of casualties, injuries, or significant damage to infrastructure.