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New Zealand Earthquake: 7.8 Magnitude Quake Hits; Tsunami Warning Issued

The USGS said the New Zealand earthquake struck at 7:03 am on Thursday at the epicenter, 131 miles east of Raoul Island, part of the Kermadec archipelago, and was only 30 miles deep. It also said a tsumani was possible, with eastern coastal areas of Coggan said spectators, players, coaches and clubs had a "duty [...]