First reported as a 6.9! Downgraded to a 6.8, it's still a rather STRONG Earthquake.
Wellington New Zealand news is calling it a MONSTER QUAKE.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/monster-quake-hits-wellington-5534774
There have been a number of large aftershocks. Buildings damaged and roads closed due to boulders and debris.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/quake-shakes-new-zealand-capital-no-initial-reports-of-significant-damage-or-injuries/2013/08/15/29284914-0620-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10913422
The closing of their stock market effected the price of their dollar by half a cent. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10913411
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