Strong earthquake west of Wellington, New Zealand

More than 31000 civilians reported feeling the earthquake on GeoNet in less than 15 minutes.

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The earthquake was centered at a relatively shallow depth of 57.4 kilometers, according to early data.

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The 76km-deep earthquake occurred at 7:38 p.m. It had a centre 50 kilometres to the northwest of Paraparaumu.

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No damage has been reported as of yet, and no tsunami warning has been given.

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However, locals claimed to have felt the ground tremble for 10 to 20 seconds, comparing it to a line of enormous trucks passing by.

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The deadly cyclone's aftermath was being cleaned up when an earthquake struck, causing extensive devastation throughout the North Island.

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