An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale has shaken Hanmer Springs - New Zealand. The quake at 8:15am was centred 40 kilometres north of Hanmer Springs in Canterbury but there are no reports of any major damage. The earthquake was 70 kilometres underground and was felt from Southland through to Wellington. The quake comes as New Zealand prepares for Disaster … [Read more...] about Earthquakes