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Earthquake recorded near L'Esperance Rock in the Kermadec Islands

July 8, 2018

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded near L'Esperance Rock in the Kermadec Islands (Rangitāhua) this morning. 

The quake was located 123 kilometres northeast from the L'Esperance Rock, reported the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. 

Its depth was 34.5km and the quake happened at 9.45am today.

Kermadec Islands are located about 1,000km northeast of New Zealand. 

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