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6.5 Earthquake hits New Zealand

Tragedy has struck the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. Seventy five people have died and hundreds are still missing. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck during lunchtime rush on Tuesday. The quake toppled buildings onto traffic, buckled streets and cut power to most of the city.

A series of 33 aftershocks of magnatudes of 4 to 6 followed, according to the New Zealand Ministry of Defense.

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