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Earthquake Of 7.2 Magnitude Hits New Zealand's Kermadec Islands

Based on the initial assessment, there was no immediate threat of tsunami to New Zealand, the National Emergency Management Agency said

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A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

According to a report by Reuters, the quake was at a depth of 10 km. Based on the initial assessment, there was no immediate threat of tsunami to New Zealand, the National Emergency Management Agency said.