💨 Abstract

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred off New Zealand's west coast, 187 miles southwest of Invercargill, at a depth of six miles. Monitors described it as moderate, and there were no immediate reports of damage. New Zealand, home to 5 million people, is situated on the Pacific Ocean's seismic fault arc, the "Ring of Fire," where earthquakes and volcanoes are common.

Courtesy: wtop.com

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