LBCI

Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes New Zealand, shakes capital Wellington

Middle East

21-02-2022 | 01:57

Share

Share

Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes New Zealand, shakes capital Wellington

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck New Zealand near the South Island town of Blenheim on Monday at a depth of 30 km (19 miles), government seismic monitor Geonet said.

A Reuters witness felt strong shaking in capital Wellington. No immediate damages or injuries were reported.

New Zealand lies on the seismically active "Ring of Fire", a 40,000-km arc of volcanoes and ocean trenches girdling much of the Pacific Ocean.

REUTERS

Breaking Headlines

Magnitude

Earthquake

New Zealand

Wellington

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

MEA adds special flights to Accra and Abidjan on June 21

08:52

MEA adds special flights to Accra and Abidjan on June 21

BDL raises withdrawal limits under Circulars 158 and 166

Lebanon Economy

07:16

BDL raises withdrawal limits under Circulars 158 and 166

Lebanon cracks down on corruption: Karim Salam facing embezzlement charges

News Bulletin Reports

2025-04-04

Lebanon cracks down on corruption: Karim Salam facing embezzlement charges

Beirut Airport reopens airspace: Will the skies stay open?

News Bulletin Reports

2025-06-14

Beirut Airport reopens airspace: Will the skies stay open?

Videos

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

2025-05-11

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

News Bulletin Reports

2025-05-09

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

2025-04-23

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

2025-04-08

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

BDL raises withdrawal limits under Circulars 158 and 166

1

BDL raises withdrawal limits under Circulars 158 and 166

Potential nuclear risk: Could Israel's Dimona radiation reach Lebanon if targeted?

2

Potential nuclear risk: Could Israel's Dimona radiation reach Lebanon if targeted?

Lebanon's General Security allows departure of foreigners with expired residency without penalties

3

Lebanon's General Security allows departure of foreigners with expired residency without penalties

Iran's IRGC says missile attacks will be 'focused and continuous'

4

Iran's IRGC says missile attacks will be 'focused and continuous'

Speaker Berri meets UN Peacekeeping Chief, reaffirms Lebanon’s commitment to UNIFIL mandate renewal

5

Speaker Berri meets UN Peacekeeping Chief, reaffirms Lebanon’s commitment to UNIFIL mandate renewal

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for unconditional surrender

6

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for unconditional surrender

MEA cancels flights to Iraq on June 19, 2025

7

MEA cancels flights to Iraq on June 19, 2025

With US still undecided on direct military intervention, Israel shifts war strategy against Iran

8

With US still undecided on direct military intervention, Israel shifts war strategy against Iran

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More