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Strong 7.4 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch

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A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles (7 km) southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the US Geological Survey said on Friday.

 

There were no immediate tsunami warnings. USGS earlier said the quake measured 7.3 magnitude. (Reuters)

 

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