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Quake measuring 6.1 north of New Zealand - USGS
28 Nov 2009 09:41:10 GMT
Source: Reuters
SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 was measured near an uninhabited island north of New Zealand on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was recorded 95 miles (152 km) east of Raoul Island, the largest of the Kermadec group, north of New Zealand. There were no immediate reports of injury or damage.

(Editing by Paul Tait) ((paul.tait@reuters.com; Reuters Messaging: paul.tait.reuters.com@reuters.net; +65 6870 3815))


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