Earthquake Magnitude 4.9 Strikes in New Zealand

• An earthquake occurred in the northern part of New Zealand.
• No significant aftershocks have been recorded.
• The Hawke's Bay region is known for its seismic activity.

On Wednesday, September 13, 2025, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck the lower part of the northern island of New Zealand. According to information from the country's geological service GeoNet, the epicenter was located 20 km to the south of the town of Hastings in the Hawke's Bay region at a depth of 30 km.

The earthquake occurred at approximately 18:00 local time and was felt by nearly 6,000 people, who sent reports to the GeoNet website. Currently, there are no reports of material damage.

The Hawke's Bay region is one of the most seismically active in New Zealand. In 1931, a major earthquake struck here, resulting in the deaths of 256 people. New Zealand, with a population of around 5 million, is located on the "Ring of Fire" - a zone of frequent seismic activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean, where earthquakes and volcanoes often occur.

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