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A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country.
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The quake killed more than 3,000 people and injured thousands more, according to the ruling junta.
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A catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar killed more than 2,000, buckled roads and collapsed buildings in the country's largest cities, but a photo of a large crack in a street shared online in fact shows quake damage in New Zealand.
Fears of a tsunami rocking New Zealand have arisen after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the country's South Island earlier today. The powerful tremor hit at 2.42pm local time on Tuesday - shortly before 2am in the UK.
A 6.7 earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand. According to USGS, the earthquake hit around 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, local time. USGS reports the earthquake was 10 km deep, 159 km from Riverton, New Zealand at the southwestern end of the South Island.
The Riverton coast in New Zealand shook hard as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region early Tuesday., World News News - Times Now
Strong earthquake hits New Zealand; officials caution against shoreline hazards and warn of unpredictable currents.
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A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island on Tuesday, March 25.More than 4,700 people reported experiencing the earthquake.As per local media, the quake caused items to fall from shelves
There are many reasons why tourists consider visiting New Zealand. The island country — located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean — is known for its otherworldly beauty, diversity of landscapes, indigenous Māori culture,
A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, authorities said, as the country's disaster agency assessed if there were any tsunami threats.