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Quakes: Can we predict when the 'big one' will hit?

Quakes: Can we predict when the 'big one' will hit?

Update: 2025-11-06
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It's been about 2,600 since New Zealand's last large earthquake of magnitude six or more. Are we 'overdue'? Earthquake geologist Dr Rob Langridge joins Emile to explain.
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Quakes: Can we predict when the 'big one' will hit?

Quakes: Can we predict when the 'big one' will hit?