Magnitude-4.5 Earthquake Hits Central New Zealand

Magnitude-4.5 Earthquake Hits Central New Zealand
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A moderately strong earthquake struck central New Zealand on Sunday, Nov. 12.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake registered 4.5 on the Richter scale, hitting at a depth of 40.1 kilometers (24 miles).
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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