6.3-magnitude Quake Hits 201 km NE of Raoul Island, New Zealand

Hong Kong — An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted 201 km NE of Raoul Island, New Zealand at 12:11:13 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 12.41 km, was initially determined to be at 28.0327 degrees south latitude and 176.3861 degrees west longitude. (PNA/Xinhua) RMA/RSM