In the South of New Zealand an earthquake of magnitude 56

MOSCOW, 27 Jun – RIA Novosti. Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred in southern New Zealand, data from the new Zealand geological Agency GeoNet.

aftershocks recorded at 10.52 am local time (GMT 01.52). The epicenter was located 40 kilometers from the town of Te Anau. The earthquake lies at a depth of 67 kilometers.

Information on possible casualties or damage were reported.