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🌍 M5.6 earthquake near New Zealand. Affecting 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand.
| Type | 🌍 earthquake |
| Severity | Watch |
| Details | M5.6 · depth 53 km |
| Location | 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand |
| Timing | Started 2 August 2026, 08:35 UTC |
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