7.0 Magnitude Earthquake hits New Zealand September 4, 2010

New Zealand was rattled by a strong earthquake at 4:35 am (epicenter),  Saturday, September 4, 2010. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.0 hits Christchurch, New Zealand.

The quake epicenter was four miles south-southeast from Christchurch, NZ, on the nation’s south island. Strong aftershocks were reported, including one magnitude 5.7.  Local media reports there have been strong aftershocks and it caused widespread damage and several power outages.

U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration didn’t issue a tsunami warning for the Pacific Ocean, although they warned about the possibility of local tsunamis

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