A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand. The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred shortly after 1 am local time. No tsunami warning was issued following the event.
The epicenter was located 300 kilometers southwest of Invercargill, New Zealand. It occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers under the sea. Monitors in New Zealand described the quake as moderate.
There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS later reported a 6.8-magnitude quake in the Macquarie Island region. This region is over 1,200 kilometers northeast of Invercargill.