Magnitude 7.4 quake hits near New Zealand - agency
30 Sep 2007 06:09:36 GMT Source: Reuters
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.4 hit near New Zealand on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred at around 2:24 p.m. Japan time (0524 GMT), the agency said.