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Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolts New Zealand

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolts New Zealand

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on Richter scale struck Kermedec Islands in New Zealand on March 4, confirmed United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude jolts New Zealand An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude jolts New Zealand

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on Richter scale struck Kermedec Islands in New Zealand on March 4, confirmed United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

The quake originated at a depth of 152 km, stated USGS.
 
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre earlier estimated the magnitude at 6.6 and a depth at 183 km.

No tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System reported.

Edited By: Riddhi Rishika
Published On: Mar 04, 2023