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5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Off New Zealand Coast

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An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Monday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 36.3 km, while no tsunami warnings were issued.

There have been no reports of human losses or material damage as a result of the earthquake so far.

The Kermadec Islands are located about 1,000 km northeast of the North Island of New Zealand and are frequently subjected to strong earthquakes.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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