Thread: 6.1 Earthquake hits New Zealand

Large 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand


Michael Minay in NEWS


New Zealand has been hit by a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake, with a second 5.1 striking near its capital, Wellington.

The first tremor caused 'moderate shaking', according to Geonet, hitting 585km southwest of Invercargill at a depth of 10kn.
It may have been felt in Balclutha, Gore, Invercargill, Lumsden, Roxburgh, Te Anau and Tuatapere.
The second quake, located northeast of Seddon, was felt strong in Wellington.


Large 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand - LADbible

Thank you for that as I wouldn't have known about it because the BBC radio news only had time to cover the Mexico City earthquake.
I think a death toll makes a difference, the more deaths the more money the BBC can extract in charitable donations.