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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage. Screenshot via Google Map
WELLINGTON—A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage.
The quake hit at 5:08 a.m. on Sunday (1608 GMT on Saturday) striking 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) west of Wellington at a focal depth of 30 km (19 miles).