emirates7 - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's west coast early in the morning, though no tsunami warning has been issued.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred just after 1 a.m. local time, centered about 300 kilometers (187 miles) southwest of Invercargill and at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) beneath the ocean.

New Zealand monitoring agencies categorized the tremor as moderate, and the Associated Press reported no immediate signs of damage.