6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off New Zealand

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Monday hit 208 kilometers (nearly 129 miles) off Riverton, New Zealand, at 1253GMT, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially found to be at 47.22 degrees south latitude and 165.60 degrees east longitude.

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has calculated the quake at 6.5 magnitude, saying that there appears to be no risk of tsunami.

No casualties or damage to property have been reported so far.