25 Oct 2008

Quake felt throughout Hawke's Bay

9:57 am on 25 October 2008

A strong earthquake was recorded in Hawke's Bay on Saturday morning.

The 4.7 magnitude quake happened at 6.47am, 10km west of Hastings and at a depth of 30km.

GNS Science says the tremor was probably widely felt throughout the province.