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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits North Island of New Zealand

No reports of immediate damage in region

Islamuddin Sajid  | 15.02.2023 - Update : 16.02.2023
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits North Island of New Zealand

ANKARA

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Paraparaumu, a town in the southwestern North Island of New Zealand, state-run media said on Wednesday,

The quake struck at 7.38 p.m. (0638GMT) about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Paraparaumu at a depth of 57 kilometers (35 miles), Radio New Zealand reported citing the GeoNet New Zealand.

The strong tremor spread fear among people, it said.

No immediate damage has been reported in the region.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid

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