Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes New Zealand coast

By WTOP Staff
July 21, 2013 | 4:01 AM

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand, rattling cities including the capital Wellington.

There were no immediate reports of major damage and no tsunami warning.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck Sunday under the Cook Strait 57 kilometers (35 miles) southwest of Wellington. It was 10 kilometers (6 miles) underground.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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