A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Wellington, New Zealand's capital, on July 21, causing a 656-foot long, 33-foot wide portion of the city's port to collapse into the sea.
The minute-long shaking was felt as far away as Auckland, which is located more than 390 miles north of the capital. According to AIR, about 35 buildings in the city sustained damage, including the Parliament Building.
However, due to the country's strict building codes, AIR says it does not expect significant insured losses from the earthquake, which caused no casualties. Aon Benfield says four people sustained minor injuries, but there was not enough damage to warrant an emergency declaration.
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