Earthquake rocks New Zealand: 4.3 magnitude tremor strikes the country's North Island

  • The quake hit 20km north-east of Eketahuna just before 7.30pm local time 
  • Locals reported shaking more than 500km away in Auckland 
  • One described the tremor as a 'decent but very brief shake' 

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake as struck New Zealand's North Island. 

The quake hit 20km north-east of Eketahuna just before 7.30pm local time on Monday night. 

Locals reported shaking more than 500km away in Auckland. 

One described the tremor as a 'decent but very brief shake'. 

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake as struck New Zealand 's North Island. Locals reported shaking more than 500km away in Auckland

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake as struck New Zealand 's North Island. Locals reported shaking more than 500km away in Auckland

 

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Earthquake rocks New Zealand: 4.3 magnitude tremor strikes the country's North Island   

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