New Zealand hit by 5.7-magnitude earthquake

 

Wellington - New Zealand's North Island was struck by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake on Thursday morning, but there were no initial reports of damage.

 

The country’s earthquake monitoring website GeoNet said the earthquake was centred 100 kilometres off the east coast near the small township of Te Araroa at a depth of 25 kilometres.

The quake hit just after 10am local time (2200GMT Wednesday) and was felt by residents throughout the North Island, including in the capital city Wellington more than 500 kilometres away.

Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami.

- DPA

 

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thank god is not christchurch. i still havent received my insurance payout from the damage caused to my 2 houses  during the 2010 earthquakes.

7 minutes ago, williamgeorgeallen said:

thank god is not christchurch. i still havent received my insurance payout from the damage caused to my 2 houses  during the 2010 earthquakes.

Sorry to say. But your house in located in the wrong country.

Come to Aussie and be happy. I could use a gardener.

Just now, bark said:

Sorry to say. But your house in located in the wrong country.

Come to Aussie and be happy. I could use a gardener.

ha, sold up in melb to move to nz. one way trip with house prices the way they are in oz. actually getting good growth in nz now. maybe nz can catch up.

18 hours ago, williamgeorgeallen said:

ha, sold up in melb to move to nz. one way trip with house prices the way they are in oz. actually getting good growth in nz now. maybe nz can catch up.

Ok, good news.  And I was only joking about the gardener comment. 

I see there was another Earthquake today.  Very active area. Good Luck.

The Shaky Isles living up to their nickname. 2 big un's in 2 days is a bit much.