Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near capital of New Zealand

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Cook Strait, New Zealand Region, GeoNet

WELLINGTON—A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage. The quake hit at 5:08 a.m. on Sunday (1608 GMT on Saturday) striking 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) west of Wellington at a focal depth of 30 km (19 miles). GeoNet said more than 37,000 people had reported feeling the shake, some as fa…

Magnitude 5.7 quake rattles central NZ

A strong 5.7 quake has jolted the lower North Island and top of the South Island. The quake happened at 5.08am, centred 25 kilometres west of...

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near capital of New Zealand

wellington, new zealand — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage.  The quake hit at 5:08 a.m. on Sunday (1608 GMT on Saturday) striking 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Wellington at a focal depth of 30 km (19 miles).  GeoNet said more than 37,000 people had reported feeling the …

Earthquake in New Zealand: Quake of Magnitude 5.7 Hits Near Wellington, No Casualties Reported | 🌎 LatestLY

New Zealand’s government seismic monitor, GeoNet, confirmed the news, saying the earthquake was centred 25 km west of Wellington and felt by hundreds and thousands of people. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries. 🌎 Earthquake in New Zealand: Quake of Magnitude 5.7 Hits Near Wellington, No Casualties Reported.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Cook Strait, New Zealand region, GeoNet

WELLINGTON - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Magnitude 5.7 quake shakes central NZ

A strong and shallow 5.7 earthquake has been felt in much of the North Island and the top of the South.