Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
· RNZA moderate earthquake has struck in the upper South Island.
The 4.4 magnitude quake was at a depth of 9km and 15km east of Seddon.
More than 1500 people had reported feeling the quake shortly after it struck.
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