GeoNet reports four earthquakes struck Rotorua between 12.30am and 2am today. The first 2.4 magnitude quake struck within 5km of Rotorua measuring 8km deep.
Rotorua residents had a shaking morning with four earthquakes just after 12am.
The second magnitude 2.5 quake struck two minutes later 5km north-east of Rotorua and was 6km deep.
Five earthquakes in the last hour in Rotorua keeping us awake #eqnz
Ben Deller (@MrBobbyDigital) August 29, 2013
Rotorua residents took to Facebook this morning to report the quakes keeping them up overnight.
One woman said she couldnt sleep and kept going to check on her daughter every time an earthquake hit.
Another said I want to go to sleep but just when you think its over, another one comes.
Another earthquake hit 5km east of Rotorua about 12.49am with a magnitude of 2.6. It registered at 7km deep.
Following a brief break, GeoNet reports another 2.9 quake hit the Bay of Plenty within 5km of Rotorua and was 8km deep.
love you all,and praying to keep you safe, nedda in california
This is freaky there r earthquakes a bit too much eeek. Stay safe whanau.