Official updates: From GNS Science (GeoNet)
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 km west of Wellington, New Zealand at Sun Oct 6 2024 5:08 AM (NZDT). The quake was 30.9 kilometres deep and the intensity was strong close to the quake. The quake may have been felt in Wellington, Picton, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Blenheim, Seddon, Upper Hutt, French Pass, Paraparaumu, Martinborough, Nelson, Levin and surrounding localities.
UPDATES:
The National Emergency Management Agency has advised there is NO tsunami threat.
Councils, emergency services and utilities are conducting checks. As daylight comes teams will have a better idea of any further impacts.
Trains: as per their normal process, the rail line is shut for inspections. Check the Metlink website for updates to services.
State Highways: no apparent impacts.
Electricity: no reported outages as yet.
Water: no reported outages as yet.
Airport: inspected and no apparent impacts.
Jeremy Holmes, WREMO Regional Manager says that this morning’s earthquake was a decent shake and there could be minor damage as a result. “We encourage people to check their properties and report any issues to their landlord or local council” says Holmes.
This is a timely reminder that earthquakes can happen anytime. The correct action to take in an earthquake: Drop, Cover and Hold. If you are in bed, Stay, Cover and Hold. – Wremo team.
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