Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 41 minutes ago

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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Taumarunui, New Zealand at 4:51 AM on July 25, 2026. The shallow quake, just 9 km deep, caused severe shaking close to the epicenter and was felt widely across the North Island, including Hamilton, Whanganui, Taranaki, and as far as Wellington. Over 22,000 people submitted felt reports to GeoNet.
In this video, we break down what happened, where it struck, how strong the shaking was, and what caused this earthquake in New Zealand’s active tectonic zone near the Taupō Volcanic Region.

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July 24, 2026