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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 rattled New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday...
Digital Desk: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 rattled New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, September 20, at approximately 0914 local time (2114 GMT), sending tremors across the region. According to reports from the news agency AFP, the quake's epicenter was located 124 kilometers west of Christchurch, with its epicenter situated approximately 11 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.
Despite the significant magnitude of the earthquake, preliminary assessments suggest that there is no immediate tsunami threat and no reports of substantial damage on the New Zealand mainland. However, the event did not go unnoticed, with around 15,000 people reporting that they felt the ground shaking, according to data from the Geonet website.
Residents across the affected area took to social media to share their experiences. One Dunedin resident exclaimed, "Felt that one in Dunedin," while another resident near the epicenter described the event as "way too close for comfort," vividly recounting how "the whole house shook, cupboard doors swung open, [and it brought] flashbacks to the ChCh quakes."
This seismic event is particularly notable for the Canterbury region, which was severely affected by a devastating earthquake on February 22, 2011. The 6.3-magnitude quake resulted in the tragic loss of 185 lives and widespread damage to Christchurch and its surrounding areas. Since then, the region has been on alert for seismic activity.
New Zealand, positioned at the intersection of the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate, remains highly earthquake-prone. It lies within the Ring of Fire, an area of intense tectonic activity, and experiences thousands of earthquakes each year. The recent event serves as a stark reminder of the country's vulnerability to seismic activity and the importance of ongoing preparedness efforts.
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