Many people were seriously injured by collapsing walls.

Yesterday's magnitude 6.1 quake was centred 12 kilometres west of Sullana in the Piura region, 36 kilometres deep.

187 homes were damaged and six more are uninhabitable.

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24 Jan: A homicide investigation has been launched in Clutha, following the death of a woman last night

24 Jan: Aucklanders appear to be taking more care out on the water - ahead of this Anniversary weekend

24 Jan: Rescue efforts at Mount Maunganui are now entering their third day

24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show

24 Jan: And the search for a man who was swept away in his vehicle in Warkworth has been wound down

24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear

24 Jan: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Clutha after a person was found dead and another found in a critical condition

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