new zealand earthquake

Powerful 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand’s Coast, Authorities Monitoring Potential Tsunami Threat

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Riverton, New Zealand, on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) off the southwest tip of the South Island. Despite the significant magnitude,...