Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Rocks New Zealand - January 20, 2014

Breaking News: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake rocks New Zealand January 20, 2014. Magnitude 6.3 earthquake centered in the North Island 115 km northeast of Wellington said US Geological Survey. Damages of the earthquake are being assessed by the Government and casualties will still be verified. The people in New Zealand are advised to take necessary precautions as there will be more aftershocks to follow.

The quake, which struck at 3:52pm (0252 GMT), was centered in the North Island about 115 kilometers (71 miles) northeast of the capital city Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.