Quake wakes Cantabrians

Last updated 08:57 20/11/2009

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An earthquake 10km east of Amberley shook the South Island early this morning.

The quake hit at 5.33am and measured 4.2 on the richter scale and ha a focal depth of 33 kilometres.

There were no reports of damage, although many Cantabrians were awoken by the jolt.

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