Bay of Plenty residents report feeling earthquake
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Save The 3.4 shake was recorded at 12.36pm. Photo / File
A earthquake has been felt in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
GeoNet recorded the 3.4 magnitude tremor at a depth of 5km about 30km north-east of Rotorua around 12.36pm.
People have taken to social media with one person in Paengaroa describing it as a "good shake".
Another said "Definitely
in Pongakawa, felt like someone drove into the side of the house, it jolted."
"Yes in Te Puke, was a very short strong jolt," another said.