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6.4 Magnitude Quake Hits New Zealand's North Island After Tsunami Alert
Earthquakes continued to rock New Zealand's North Island on Saturday with the US Geological Survey recording a magnitude 6.4 shock the day after a Pacific-wide tsunami alert sparked by a monster quake.
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New Zealand Says Tsunami Threat Has Eased After Pacific Quake
New Zealand downgraded a tsunami warning Friday, allowing thousands who evacuated coastal areas in the north of its North Island to return home.
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Mass Evacuations In New Zealand As Powerful Quakes Spark Tsunami Alert
Tens of thousands of coastal residents in New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu fled for higher ground Friday as a cluster of powerful earthquakes sparked a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.
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Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alert After 8.1-Magnitude Quake
A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued Friday after a 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec islands, following on from two powerful quakes earlier.
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New Zealand Issues Tsunami Evacuation Order After 7.8 Pacific Quake
New Zealand emergency services ordered coastal communities across large swathes of the North Island to evacuate Friday amid fears a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific would generate a tsunami.
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Powerful 7.5 Quake Off New Caledonia Triggers Tsunami But No Damage
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.
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Strong Quake Shakes New Zealand During Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Visit
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand on Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution. There was no tsunami threat and the q...
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Storm Lashes New Zealand Earthquake Zone, More Buildings Evacuated
Rain and strong winds battered central New Zealand on Thursday, threatening further damage just days after a powerful earthquake killed two people and devastated parts of the country's South Island with huge landslides.
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Strong Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.3 Hits New Zealand's Kermadec Islands
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific late Wednesday, the US Geological Service that monitors quakes worldwide said.
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New Zealand Man Pleads Guilty To Throwing Goop At Lawmaker
A New Zealand man whose 14-year-old son was killed in a deadly Christchurch earthquake pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting the lawmaker responsible for quake recovery efforts after throwing goop at him.
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World's Top Woman Golfer Lydia Ko Pledges Winnings to Nepal Quake Relief
New Zealand sensation Lydia Ko was 17 when she ascended to the top of the golf rankings this year, becoming the youngest golfer to reach the summit.
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Powerful 6.7 Earthquake Off New Zealand Coast
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the east coast of New Zealand Monday, but authorities ruled out an immediate tsunami threat.
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Strong Quake Strikes Off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands: US Seismologists
A strong 6.9-magnitude quake struck off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands early Tuesday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued.
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes New Zealand
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck south of New Zealand's capital on Friday, sending panicked Wellington workers and residents into the streets, but caused little major damage just weeks after a similar size quake shook the harbourside city.
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6.5 magnitude quake strikes off Tonga
A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
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6.4 Magnitude Quake Hits New Zealand's North Island After Tsunami Alert
Earthquakes continued to rock New Zealand's North Island on Saturday with the US Geological Survey recording a magnitude 6.4 shock the day after a Pacific-wide tsunami alert sparked by a monster quake.
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New Zealand Says Tsunami Threat Has Eased After Pacific Quake
New Zealand downgraded a tsunami warning Friday, allowing thousands who evacuated coastal areas in the north of its North Island to return home.
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Mass Evacuations In New Zealand As Powerful Quakes Spark Tsunami Alert
Tens of thousands of coastal residents in New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu fled for higher ground Friday as a cluster of powerful earthquakes sparked a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.
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Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alert After 8.1-Magnitude Quake
A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued Friday after a 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec islands, following on from two powerful quakes earlier.
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New Zealand Issues Tsunami Evacuation Order After 7.8 Pacific Quake
New Zealand emergency services ordered coastal communities across large swathes of the North Island to evacuate Friday amid fears a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific would generate a tsunami.
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Powerful 7.5 Quake Off New Caledonia Triggers Tsunami But No Damage
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.
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Strong Quake Shakes New Zealand During Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Visit
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand on Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution. There was no tsunami threat and the q...
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Storm Lashes New Zealand Earthquake Zone, More Buildings Evacuated
Rain and strong winds battered central New Zealand on Thursday, threatening further damage just days after a powerful earthquake killed two people and devastated parts of the country's South Island with huge landslides.
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Strong Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.3 Hits New Zealand's Kermadec Islands
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific late Wednesday, the US Geological Service that monitors quakes worldwide said.
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New Zealand Man Pleads Guilty To Throwing Goop At Lawmaker
A New Zealand man whose 14-year-old son was killed in a deadly Christchurch earthquake pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting the lawmaker responsible for quake recovery efforts after throwing goop at him.
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World's Top Woman Golfer Lydia Ko Pledges Winnings to Nepal Quake Relief
New Zealand sensation Lydia Ko was 17 when she ascended to the top of the golf rankings this year, becoming the youngest golfer to reach the summit.
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Powerful 6.7 Earthquake Off New Zealand Coast
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the east coast of New Zealand Monday, but authorities ruled out an immediate tsunami threat.
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Strong Quake Strikes Off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands: US Seismologists
A strong 6.9-magnitude quake struck off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands early Tuesday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued.
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes New Zealand
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck south of New Zealand's capital on Friday, sending panicked Wellington workers and residents into the streets, but caused little major damage just weeks after a similar size quake shook the harbourside city.
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6.5 magnitude quake strikes off Tonga
A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
