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New Zealand: 7.3-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning

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New Zealand is hit by TWO powerful earthquakes registering more than 7.0 on the Richter scale within hours of each other – sending residents along 100 miles of coast fleeing inland after tsunami warnings 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of NZ’s North Island at 2.27am It was followed by a 7.4-magnitude quake at 6.41am … Read more

New Zealand is hit by 7.3-magnitude earthquake triggering tsunami warning

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New Zealand is hit by 7.3-magnitude earthquake triggering tsunami warning Earthquake struck off the coast of NZ’s North Island early on Friday local time Tsunami waves were possible within 180 miles of epicentre, warning centre said  New Zealanders who felt the quake were told to flee inland or seek high ground  By Tim Stickings For … Read more