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Significant 5.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near New Plymouth
A cluster of shallow earthquakes, with magnitudes from about 5.6 to 5.9 at roughly 10 km depth, rattled New Zealand’s North Island and Taranaki region, causing light to moderate shaking in towns such as New Plymouth, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Palmerston North. Authorities say New Zealand remains seismically active on the Pacific Ring of Fire, with no major damage or injuries reported so far and ongoing emphasis on preparedness.
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The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but less populous South Island by Cook Strait. With an area of 113,729 km2 (43,911 sq mi), it is the world's 14th-largest island, constituting 43% of New Zealand's land area. It has a population of 4,067,400, which is 76% of New Zealand's residents, making it the most populous island in Polynesia and the 28th-most-populous island in the world.

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