Powerful Quake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.1-magnitude quake hit early Friday, 169 kilometers northeast of Gisborne.It had a depth of 30 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said no tsunami of significant strength was expected.

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