Magnitude 6.8 New Zealand Earthquake

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake reported off the coast of New Zealand, no tsunami expected for B.C.

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake reported off the coast of New Zealand , no tsunami expected for B.C. Residents of Southland and nearby Fiordland should stay away from beach and marine areas as strong and unusual currents may present a danger.

It was originally recorded as a magnitude 7.0 , but was later revised by the USGS .

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