5.2 Magnitude SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND - 16th Apr 2011

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18 Minutes after a 5.4 Earthquake hits Queensland, Australia, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand.

The 5.2 -magnitude earthquake near Christchurch, Zealand
The quake struck at 05:48 a.m. UTC - 16 km (9 miles) from Christchurch. Its epicenter was located with a depth of 9.2 km (5.7 miles).

No damage or casualties were as yet and no tsunami alert was issued at this time.

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