Big quake strikes deep near Turangi

NZPA

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    A large earthquake struck deep underground near Turangi early this afternoon.

    The GeoNet website reported the magnitude 5.8 earthquake was centred 10km southeast of the central North Island town at a depth of 80km. It struck at 1.21pm.

    It was felt thoughout the central North Island and as
    far south as the Kapiti Coast.

    - NZPA