An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Ritcher scale has shaken the Bay of Plenty region.
The quake, centred 90 kilometres north of Te Araroa, struck at 11.01am on Monday.
There were no reports of damage by midday on Monday.
13 Jul 2009
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