6.6-magnitude quake hits 134 km southeast of L'Esperance Rock, New Zealand -- USGS

HONG KONG, March 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude jolted 134 km southeast of L'Esperance Rock, New Zealand on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 46.0 km, was initially determined to be at 32.2 degrees south latitude and 177.8 degrees west longitude.