A 3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Te Aroha, felt across the Bay of Plenty

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The Bay of Plenty region felt a moderate earthquake this morning. photo/file

A moderate earthquake was felt in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand this morning.

The earthquake, which struck at 6.56 am, measured 3.9 on the Richter scale, with a moderate tremor.

The epicenter was 5 km south of Te Aroha.

Residents in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato took to social media to report being awakened by shaking.

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Definitely shaking carrots now. #eqnz pic.twitter.com/E8sEqZr3vK

— me ❤️ Taupō (@arohataupo) December 28, 2022

“Woke me up with a shake,” wrote one Western Bay of Plenty resident.

Another said it woke them up in Hamilton.

“Just felt [earthquake] Here at Waihi Beach. I’ve never felt one here before!! Another resident posted.

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