Psychic's quake predictions cause alarm

Jan 16, 2008 3:10 PM

Authorities in Gisborne say they have been flooded with calls, following a psychic's prediction that a big earthquake is on its way.

The American woman believes it will measure around 8 on the Richter Scale, and claims to have foreseen last month's 6.8 quake.

Gisborne District Council civil defence officer Richard Steele says the situation is being inflamed by people distributing pamphlets and using internet chatrooms.

Steele says they will be asking police to investigate anyone acting with malicious intent.