Scientist says Matata earthquake not an ominous sign

 

27 Sep 2007

http://www.1xx.co.nz/stories/news.122115.html
The largest earthquake to hit the Eastern Bay this week isn't an ominous sign in the opinion of GNS Science.

A four point three jolt yesterday morning was part of a series of six which hit over 6 hours.

Seismologist Warwick Smith says they can't say what will happen next.

He says it does have scientists wondering but it would be alarmist of them to make a call.

Mr Smith says the earthquakes which struck near Matata are part of a two year intermittent swarm.

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First published 27 Sep 2007

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