Kermadec Islands [New Zealand], January 31 (ANI): A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday (local time).

The earthquake struck at 12.14 (UTC), the USGS said.

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The quake was at a depth of 10.0 km, according to USGS. (ANI)

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