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Strong 5.7 quake shakes central New Zealand

Summarised by Centrist

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck 25 km west of Wellington at 5:08 am, with no significant damage or tsunami warning reported. Over 37,000 people felt the quake, which caused items to fall in homes. “A mean jolt,” said one Wellington resident, while another described it as “stronger than a 5.8.” Trains were replaced by buses while rail lines were checked.

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