Science Features » Natural Hazard http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features Highlighted USGS science Mon, 20 May 2013 15:32:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in New Zealand http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-in-new-zealand/ http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-in-new-zealand/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:03:50 +0000 ocweb http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/?p=124144  

Earthquake Map of New Zealand

Earthquake Map of New Zealand

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in New Zealand

 

New Zealand has experienced another damaging earthquake close to the city of Christchurch, which is still recovering from the magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck in February. This latest quake has resulted in additional damage to buildings and infrastructure.

 

 

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