A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck the region of South Island in New Zealand and generated a tsunami alert, prompting scenes of panic in the streets amid a series of strong aftershocks.

At least two people died in the quake, according to Prime Minister John Key.

The epicenter was located 95 kilometers northeast of the city of Christchurch after midnight Monday local time, as reported by the US Seismological Service (USGS). The movement sent waves of 2.49 meters above normal levels, according to the Emergency Centre for the Pacific Tsunami (PTWC).

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May God continue to guide and protect us from all these mishaps.