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Magnitude 5.4

Sunday July 18, 2004 - 4:22 PM, 25 km north-east of Rotorua
Shaking The estimated intensity of ground shaking near the earthquake's epicentre.
Moderate
Depth The distance below the Earth's surface where the earthquake originated.
5 km
Quality An indication of how reliable the earthquake's location and details are, based on the amount and quality of data available.
Best

This earthquake shook up the Bay of Plenty area in July 2004.

This earthquake was the largest of a swarm that affected the Lake Rotoehu area in July 2004. It caused severe damage to buildings and services in the Lake Rotoehu and Lake Rotoma areas and widespread minor damage throughout the Bay of Plenty. It triggered numerous landslides and was felt from Waikato to the Bay of Plenty.