Quake NZ's second-strongest on record, but little damage done - Video

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:17

Aftershocks are continuing to follow the big earthquake that shook up Southland last night, and was felt in many other places further afield. But while it was felt by many, the damage was light. - read full story »

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Comments [1]

Alien

17 Jul 2009 9:37a.m.

just a note, the ameircans, who seem more accurate than NZ, early yesterday downgraded it to a 7.6

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