Aotearoa Earthquake and Volcano Forecast Service

Aotearoa Summary. 24 May 2016

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Volcanic activity may increase.
White Island, Ruapehu possibility for minor eruption.
Quake activity may increase.
Magnitude 4+ risk areas are East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Tokoroa, Taumarunui, Volcanic Plateau, Urewera, Fiordland.
Quakes are likely to be subdued.
Another volcanic period is possible 27 May.
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Summary.
24 May. Rotorua 3.5, Christchurch 3.5
25 May. Napier 4.2, Opotiki 3.7
A significant flurry of quakes overnight on 24-25 May.
The Napier 4.2 was widely felt but the Christchurch 3.5 seemed to be a roller felt mostly at New Brighton.
No eruptions but Bay of Plenty is hot.
More action seems possible early on 27 May.