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5.9-magnitude quake hits New Zealand coast

August 02, 2026 / 5:38 PM
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.9 struck off the east coast of New ⁠Zealand's North Island on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to ⁠GFZ.

August 02, 2026 / 5:38 PM

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