M 6.3, North Island of New Zealand

[EMSC]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/images/globes/-40_175.jpgFriday, December 7, 2012 18:19:08 UTC
Saturday, December 8, 2012 07:19:08 AM at epicenter

Depth: 167.20 km (103.89 mi)





More... (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc000e5z5.php)

[torti]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8054238/North-Island-woken-by-earthquake

They say it was smaller here.

That has been the biggest quake I have felt, normally I'm not scared of them, but this one had me running for a doorway! The floor in my room is warped and you can see where is rises now, it is not flat!

That one was a doozy!! I live in Hawkes Bay, which is just over an hour from Taupo, and not that close to Tokoroa, I can only imagine how it would have felt closer to the places they were centered!!

[Wind]

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A change is going on and there is no denying it, but do not be afraid.