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New Zealand Quake Rips New Fault

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Sept. 5) -- The powerful earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the New Zealand city of Christchurch also ripped a new fault line in the Earth's surface, a geologist said Sunday. At least 500 buildings, including 90 in the downtown area, have been...

New Zealand Hit by 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake

(Sept. 3) -- A large, 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the nation of New Zealand, causing significant damage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday, and lasted for approximately 40 seconds. The epicenter of the quake was 19 miles northwest of the city of...