6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off New Zealand

Wellington [New Zealand], April 30: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has hit off the west coast of New Zealand. There is no tsunami warning.
The US Geological Survey said the quake occurred shortly after 1 a.m. local time. It was 187 miles (300 kilometers) southwest of Invercargill, New Zealand, and six miles (10 kilometers) under the sea.
Monitors in New Zealand described the quake as moderate. There were no immediate reports of damage, according to AP.
Source: Emirates News Agency