5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Raoul Island near New Zealand

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck off the coast of New Zealand's Raoul Island, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The earthquake was registered at 01:56 GMT. Its epicentre was located 80 kilometres (49.7 miles) to the south-west of the island, at the depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS added.

No casualties or damage has been reported.