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8.1 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand was the largest since 1855

NZ earthquake

NZ earthquake Source: USGS

Largest earthquake in New Zealand has occurred only once in the past. In 1855 on Lake Wairarapa and had a size of 8.2 Richter.


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By Emma Papaemmanouel - Έμμα Παπαεμμανουήλ

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