A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand near '' Christchurch '' on Sunday According to the United States Geological Survey , the eathquake was with strong jolts felt over 120 miles away in the capital, Wellington,
According to the USGS , the magnitude-7.8 quake struck just after midnight and was centered 57 miles northeast of Christchurch.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
The New Zealand Civil Defense issued a tsunami warning for the eastern coast of the country, including Christchurch, Wellington and the Chatham Islands, and warned anyone near the coast to move to higher ground
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