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“Some things are still being checked as a precaution, especially because they were such shallow quakes.” GeoNet said the quakes were shallow, and they’ve had more than 5200 felt reports. They said the earthquakes looked like a swam, which they often saw in that area, the Okataina Volcanic Centre. “We’ve recorded over 68 events since 7.47am [Monday] ranging in size from “Okataina Volcanic Centre lies east of Rotorua and is one of two active caldera volcanoes in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.” They said earthquake swarms were common in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, especially in the area between Rotorua and Taupō, which is tectonically active. ....
Rotorua earthquake swarm: Lake Rotoma resident close to epicentre describes very strong quake 24 Jan, 2021 06:58 PM 7 minutes to read The Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are being checked for damage after a series of earthquakes struck near Rotorua this morning. Video / NZ Herald The Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are being checked for damage after a series of earthquakes struck near Rotorua this morning. Video / NZ Herald Rotorua Daily Post A Lake Rotoma resident thought her whole house was going to fall down during a swarm of earthquakes felt throughout the Bay of Plenty this morning. ....