7.8 Rocks Lower South

Last night a 7.8 earthquake, centred in Dusky Sound, rippled across Southland. Two big aftershocks followed during the night. Some power lines were down in Invercargill and some structural damage has occurred. No fatalities or injuries have been reported.

For more information, check out the GeoNet website: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3124785g-maps.html