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Powerful quake off north-east New Zealand coast

 

GISBORNE: -- Residents of a small community on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island have been asked to evacuate after a severe earthquake at sea.

 

Civil defence authorities asked people in the Tolaga Bay area to leave their homes after a 7.1 quake struck 169km (105 miles) north-east of Gisborne.

 

People in some coastal areas were told to go to higher ground.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37249108

 
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No damage reported after 7.1 quake hits New Zealand

 

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WELLINGTON: -- A powerful earthquake on the North Island of New Zealand triggered a low level tsunami warning on Friday morning.

 

People were told to move to higher ground or go as far inland as possible in case the tremor caused a freak wave.

 

The tsunami warning and evacuation order were lifted a few hours later.

 

There were no immediate reports of damage after the magnitude 7.1 quake.

 
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