Rotorua experienced a swarm of weak earthquakes early yesterday.
The quakes occurred between 12.30am and 1.50am, and ranged in intensity from 1.9 magnitude to 2.7.
No damage or injuries were reported to emergency services.
Rotorua District Council emergency management co-ordinator Pauline Hitchcock said residents should not panic as earthquakes often occurred in the area.
She said residents should use the experience to ensure their homes and businesses were prepared should a big earthquake occur.