WELLINGTON, Feb 15 ― A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand near Wellington today at a depth of 48km (30 miles), government seismic monitor Geonet said. The...
WELLINGTON, Feb 15 ― A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand near Wellington today at a depth of 48km , government seismic monitor Geonet said.A Reuters witness felt a strong shaking that lasted several seconds in the capital of Wellington.
New Zealand lies on the seismically active “Ring of Fire”, a 40,000-km arc of volcanoes and ocean trenches girdling much of the Pacific Ocean. This comes after Cyclone Gabrielle caused significant damage across the North Island this week leaving 4 people dead, more than 10,000 people displaced and widespread damage. ― Reuters
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