Powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand
The quake struck just after midnight and was centered 57 miles northeast of Christchurch, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no immediate danger of a tsunami, the Associated Press reported. Christchurch is about 120 miles from the capital of Wellington. Ref. USAToday.