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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A strong earthquake struck New Zealand on Thursday night, collapsing at least three older buildings in one coastal city on North Island, sparking small fires and forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency there.
Only 10 minor injuries were reported in Gisborne.
The magnitude-6.8 quake, which struck at 8:55 p.m. (12:55 a.m. MST) was centered 25 miles below the surface and about 30 miles southeast of Gisborne.
