A moderate 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of New Zealand early this morning. The epicenter was located 187 miles southwest of Invercargill at a depth of six miles. Authorities have classified the earthquake as moderate,

A moderate 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand with no tsunami warning. Occurring near Invercargill under the sea, this quake did not immediately cause any reported damage.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near the southwestern New Zealand town of Bluff, the US Geological Survey said. The quake took place at 01.16 am Wednesday local time (1316GMT Tuesday), originating from 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) of depth, some 286 km (177.7 miles) southwest of the town of Bluff.