N. Zealand suspends air and rail services following 6.8 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island on Friday. The depth of the quake was about 10 km, US Geological Survey reported. There have been reports of boulders coming down on highways and cellular networks down in Wellington. Train services have been suspended as authorities check the tracks. No major damage or casualties have been reported. There was no specific threat of a widespread tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
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