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7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand: USGS

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2016-11-13 20:01Agencies Editor: Wang Fan ECNS App Download

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand late Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake hit some 90 kilometers from Christchurch in New Zealand -- the South Island city devastated by a 2011 temblor -- according to the agency.

There were no immediate reports about damage or casualties.

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8.0-magnitude quake hits New Zealand: CENC

An 8.0-magnitude earthquake jolted New Zealand at 7:02 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was at 42.53 degrees south latitude and 173.05 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement. >>

  

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