7.1 Earthquake: Bay of Plenty residents evacuate after early morning quake
4 Mar, 2021 05:14 PM
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Residents fleeing to the top of the Ohope Hill after the massive 7.1 magnitude quake that struck off New Zealand's east coast on 5 March at 2.27am. Video / News Whakatāne
Residents fleeing to the top of the Ohope Hill after the massive 7.1 magnitude quake that struck off New Zealand's east coast on 5 March at 2.27am. Video / News Whakatāne
Rotorua Daily Post
* A tsunami warning was issued but residents can now return home
* A marine warning has also been lifted
* The quake struck at 2.27am and was widely felt across the North Island and parts of the South Island