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Strong earthquake hits New Zealand
Sunday, 30
September 2007 07:52

A strong earthquake has hit New Zealand.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said it had an estimated magnitue of 7.4 on
the Richter Scale.

There was no immediate word on whether any damage has been caused.

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An earthquake of similar magnitude has also hit the Pacific island of Guam,
but there are no reports of any damage.

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