6.9 magnitude quake hits New Zealand's Gisborne, Tsunami warning issued
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A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.9 on the Richter Scale jolted Gisborne, New Zealand on Thursday, US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The earthquake hit at 13:27 GMT at a depth of 10.0 km. Officials have warned of a possible tsunami and ordering residents to head for higher ground. The US Tsunami Warning System predicted waves of 0.3 to 1 metre (1 to 3.3 feet).