Saturday, July 21, 2012

Strong quake hits off east coast of New Zealand



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A strong earthquake has struck off the east coast of New Zealand, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.


The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-5.8 temblor struck Saturday off the east coast of the North Island at a depth of 20 kilometres.


New Zealand is prone to earthquakes. In February 2011, a strong quake in Christchurch killed 185 people and destroyed much of the city’s downtown area.



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