4.1 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty

By: Aroha Tahau | Upper North Island News | Saturday September 29 2012 18:00

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has been felt in the Murupara area this afternoon.

The quake was centered 25km northwest of the Bay of Plenty town and was 73km deep.

It was recorded at 3:47pm.

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