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An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale shook the East Coast this afternoon.
The quake at 4.14pm was located 30km north-east of Matawai, 74km northwest of Gisborne, at a depth of 50km.
GNS Science said the quake was felt in the Gisborne region.
There were no immediate
reports of any damage.
- NZPA