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Breaking: A very powerful earthquake had struck near Wellington, New Zealand




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An earthquake measuring 4.8 in magnitude has struck 12 miles west of Wellington in New Zealand.

Many buildings shook in the Kiwi capital and emergency services have warned people to stay inside as street tremors and possibly further earthquakes are possible.

It’s understood at least 18,000 Irish people are living in the region.

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