A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off New Zealand's western coastline. Officials confirmed no tsunami alerts were issued.
According to the US Geological Survey , the seismic event occurred just after 1 am local time. The epicentre was located 187 miles (300 kilometres) southwest of Invercargill, New Zealand, at a depth of six miles (10 kilometres) beneath the ocean surface.
New Zealand authorities classified the earthquake as moderate in intensity. No structural damage was initially reported following the event.
The nation of 5 million residents is situated on the "Ring of Fire," a Pacific Ocean boundary marked by seismic faults where earthquakes and volcanic activity frequently occur.
According to the US Geological Survey , the seismic event occurred just after 1 am local time. The epicentre was located 187 miles (300 kilometres) southwest of Invercargill, New Zealand, at a depth of six miles (10 kilometres) beneath the ocean surface.
New Zealand authorities classified the earthquake as moderate in intensity. No structural damage was initially reported following the event.
The nation of 5 million residents is situated on the "Ring of Fire," a Pacific Ocean boundary marked by seismic faults where earthquakes and volcanic activity frequently occur.
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