Another large quake coming in NOW

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A recent seismic event occurred offshore east of East Cape, North Island, New Zealand, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 reported by the USGS and 6.5 by GNS New Zealand. The earthquake took place on November 16, 2014, at 22:33:22 UTC, located 181 km NE of Gisborne at a depth of 35 km. Additionally, another earthquake of magnitude 6.1 was recorded 245 km SW of Gizo, Solomon Islands, on November 17, 2014, at 01:06:00 UTC, with a depth of 25.2 km. Seismograms and further details can be accessed through the provided links.
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hi guys a busy few days

http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm
info when its been reported :)

Prelim M 6.7 (USGS) M6.5 (GNS New Zealand)
offshore E of East Cape, North Island, New Zealand

141116 2233UT M 6.7 offshore East Cape, Nth Is, NZ.JPG
cheers
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the seismogram for future posterity ;)

141116 2233UT M6.7 E of East Cape Nth Is, NZ zhi.gif
M 6.7 - 181km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand
Time: 2014-11-16 22:33:22 UTC
Location: 37.675°S 179.660°E
Depth: 35.0km
 

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