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New Zealand: A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits South Island

New Delhi: On Thursday, Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in New Zealand. The intensity of the earthquake was 6.0 on the Richter scale. According to the information, New Zealand earthquake agency Geonet as saying that earthquakes occurred on the South Island of New Zealand on Thursday.

By Priyanka Verma 
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New Delhi: On Thursday, Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in New Zealand. The intensity of the earthquake was 6.0 on the Richter scale. According to the information, New Zealand earthquake agency Geonet as saying that earthquakes occurred on the South Island of New Zealand on Thursday.

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However, there has been no loss of life or property during this period. This is being said to be the biggest earthquake of this year. Which came at 9:14 am local time. Its depth was 11 km below.

Earthquake agency Geonet said that more than 14,000 people have reported feeling strong tremors of the earthquake. He said that the earthquake’s tremors were felt till Auckland.

Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Scott Shannon said that no immediate damage report was received. Let us tell you that in the year 2011 there was an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude. In which 185 people died. The most damage was done in Christchurch.

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