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Mexico hit by another large quake

Christchurch officially declared a fracking-free zone

Indonesian quakes: Horizontal slip prevented tsunami

The overnight quakes off the Indonesian coast sparked fears of damaging tsunamis, but they did not materialise, because of horizontal movement.

4.6 Christchurch quake topples dishes

Mexico quake: No damage reported

Aftershocks continue in Indonesia

NZ is not at risk of a tsunami after earthquake

Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

Two massive earthquakes off Indonesia's western coast triggered back-to-back tsunami warnings for most areas of the Indian Ocean, sending panicked residents fleeing to high ground in cars and on the backs of motorcycles.

4.7 earthquake strikes near Taupo