Earthquake 60kms north of Porirua
Saturday, 27 December 2008, 1:42 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Earthquake 60kms north of Porirua
New Zealand Police Alert
9:35am 27 Dec 2008 Wellington
Location of incident:
Porirua
Incident type: Earthquake
There have been no
reports to police of any damage or injury caused by the
earthquake this morning at 08:49 centered 60kms north of
Porirua.
Issued By: Team Leader Amanda
Jensen
ENDS
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