5 Aug 2025

4.7 quake rattles Bay of Plenty

7:05 pm on 5 August 2025
The quake hit 25km north of Whakatane at 4.56pm at a depth of 127km.

The quake happened at 4.56pm, centred 25km north of Whakatāne at a depth of 127km. Photo: GeoNet

A 4.7 earthquake has rattled the Bay of Plenty in the North Island on Tuesday afternoon.

The quake happened at 4.56pm, centred 25km north of Whakatāne at a depth of 127km.

The weak quake was felt by 618 people, according to GeoNet.