CNN: New Zealand: 7.8-magnitude quake rocks south, triggers tsunami
(CNN)A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand's South Island, triggering a tsunami as people fled buildings in a panic and were told to seek higher ground.
The quake struck around 50 kilometers (around 30 miles) northeast of the city of Christchurch just after midnight local time on Monday, the US Geological Survey reported. Waves of 2.49 meters above usual tide levels were measured near the epicenter by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).
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New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor -- BBC
Tsunami hits New Zealand after massive quake -- Reuters
Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, triggering small tsunami -- AP
Tsunami Threat After New Zealand Rocked by Strong Earthquake -- WSJ
Powerful Quake Shakes Christchurch, New Zealand: USGS -- NBC
Tsunami warning issued after huge earthquake strikes New Zealand -- Washington Post
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