Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Auckland Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 has struck New Zealand’s Auckland Islands, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) says.

The magnitude of Wednesday’s quake was initially reported at 5.7 however was later revised. It struck at a depth of 10km, the EMSC stated.

In April, three earthquakes, one at a magnitude 7.2, occurred within the seas off the North Island.

Probably the most highly effective struck within the Kermadec Islands area.

with AAP

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