6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck near Geraldine in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island on Thursday. But there were no reports of any destruction or human harm.

It was the largest earthquake to hit New Zealand this year. It was felt at 9:14 am (21:14 GMT) Wednesday at a depth of 11 km. According to GeoNet, more than 14,000 people reported feeling the earthquake. Tremors were felt as far north as Auckland in the North Island.

The epicentre of this quake was near the place where a 6.3 magnitude quake hit in 2011, killing 185 people and causing major damage in the South Island city of Christchurch.