India, July 24 -- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the North Island region of New Zealand on Saturday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), as reported by the EMSC.

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits North Island Region

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake measured 5.8 in magnitude and struck the North Island region of New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand Earthquake Today: Epicentre and Depth

According to the EMSC, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). No additional details about the exact epicentre were immediately available from the information released.

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