Sunday, 13 November 2016

New Zealand: earthquake of 7.5-magnitude hits South Island

New Zealand: earthquake of 7.5-magnitude hits South Island

A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand’s South Island, according to US geological experts. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.4 quake hit 59 miles (95km) from Christchurch, which is still recovering from the 2011 earthquake that killed 185 people and destroyed many buildings. According to the New Zealand Herald, people from as far away as Wellington and Dunedin felt the quake. It said sirens could be heard in Wellington and that “people are on the street crying”.

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