February 15, capital city Wellington New Zealand’s capital was shaken in a strong earthquake, with tremors felt on both of the country’s main islands, the North Island and the South Island.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake had a magnitude of 5.7 and its epicenter was at Cook Strait between the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand.
Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Civil Defense said the quake had a magnitude of 6.0, the epicenter was 57km deep, 50km northwest of Paraparaumu city.
More than 60,000 residents in the North and South Islands, including Auckland and Christchurch, said they felt the quake’s tremors. Many people feel the ground shake for 10-20 seconds.
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There are currently no reports of casualties or damage due to the battle earthquake cause. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning yet.
Immediately following this strong earthquake, there was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake, with the epicenter at a depth of 78km and 45km southwest of Taumarunui city.
The earthquakes occurred as New Zealand authorities were trying to clear the debris following a tornado killed four people and caused widespread damage across the North Island.
Phan An (VNA/Vietnam+)
