After Cyclone Gabrielle, Strong Earthquake Hits New Zealand

A powerful earthquake struck Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, on Wednesday. Residents there reported feeling a sharp jolt and seeing buildings tremble. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a moment magnitude of 5.7 and its epicentre was in the Cook Strait between the two largest islands in the nation. "That needs a good shaking!" North Island residents felt a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that was 57 km deep and 50 km north-west of Paraparaumu, according to New Zealand's Civil Defence service. No damage has been reported as of yet, and no tsunami warning has been given. However, locals claimed to have felt the earth tremble for 10–20 seconds, comparing it to a line of enormous trucks passing by. As the North Island started to recover from a terrible typhoon, the earthquake occurred.incident resulted in significant damage and the deaths of four persons. "People are already going through a really stressful moment. Take care of yourself and others around you "said the civil defence organisation.