A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand on September 20. The epicentre was reported to be 11 kilometres below the Earth's surface, 124 kilometres west of Christchurch. There were no reports of a tsunami warning or damage on the mainland. Approximately 15,000 people reported feeling the earthquake. Some residents described the shaking as strong, with one person saying their house lifted up.
This earthquake was significant for the Canterbury region, which was devastated by a powerful earthquake in 2011 that killed 185 people and caused widespread damage. New Zealand is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the boundary of the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate. The country is also located on the Ring of Fire, a zone of intense seismic activity. Each year, thousands of earthquakes strike New Zealand.
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