A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Tasman Sea off the coast of New Zealand at 11:04 p.m. on June 28.

Earth44 und Strongest Quakes Catalog A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Tasman Sea off the coast of New Zealand at 11:04 p.m. on June 28. The offshore earthquake may have been felt by more than 1.2 million people across the lower North Island. The closest major city was Lower Hutt, about 99 kilometers from the epicenter, where residents likely experienced weak shaking. Light tremors may also have been felt in Foxton Beach, Whanganui, Levin, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, and Porirua. No significant damage is expected due to the earthquake's moderate magnitude and offshore location. #earth44 #earthquake #earthquakes #newzealand #fyp #viral #trending