Aotearoa Earthquake and Volcano Forecast Service

Aotearoa Forecast Updated. 30 April 2016 - 2 May 2016

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Quake activity may increase.
Magnitude 4+ risk areas are East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane, Rotorua, Northern Cook Strait, Kaikoura, Mt Cook, Fiordland.
Location confidence=low.
Volcanoes quiet.
The period is likely to be extended.

Update. 1 May 2230NZST.
1 May. Vanuatu 6.0
The forecast period is extended to 2 May.
Atiwhakatu Stream, South Wairarapa, Southern Cook Strait, Olivine Mountains are added to Mag 4+ risk areas.
Quake driving conditions arrived on cue but a little later than expected.
Driving conditions are still present so more action could follow.
Volcanoes have been quiet since the 27 April unforecasted minor eruption at White Island.
Volcanic action is unlikely tomorrow although this situation could change following days.
White Island, Ruapehu, Rotorua are a little heated.