Central North Island rocked by 5.6 magnitude earthquake
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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.Read full article 
NZ Herald: Central North Island rocked by 5.6 magnitude earthquake
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result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
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