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New Zealand earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake strikes North Island region | No casualties reported yet

India, Jan. 9 -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand, January 9 - A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the North Island region of New Zealand early today, with shaking felt across a large area, including Wellington and ...

Laser mapping and CT scans reveal North Island's hidden quake risk

Studies are investigating potential faults beneath Auckland, newly identified faultlines in Wairarapa and signs of past ...