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Earthquake Rattles New Zealand

Offshore quake causes damage on both islands

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 20, 2007 6:33 AM CST

(Newser) – An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale rocked New Zealand tonight, with tremors felt on both islands. No casualties have been reported yet, writes the New Zealand Herald, but firefighters have been inundated with calls about damaged buildings and collapsed power lines. "...   Read full story »

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