Quakes rock Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty residents were rocked by two earthquakes within two hours early today.

GNS Science recorded a quake measuring 3.3 in magnitude at 2.11am, followed by a tremor measuring 3.6 in strength at 4.03am.

The first earthquake was centred 10km north-east of Matata and was 2km deep.

It would probably have been felt in the Bay of Plenty, GNS said.

The second quake was centred within five kilometres of Matata and was five kilometres deep.

It would have been felt near Matata, and in surrounding areas, GNS said.

- NZPA