Kermadec Islands earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake, tsunami warning issued, no threat to New Zealand

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, which are located about 1,000 kilometers northeast of New Zealand.

The shallow quake, with its epicenter at a depth of 10 km, occurred at noon today.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for coasts located 300 km from the epicenter in the South Pacific Ocean.

The warning states that “tsunamis of up to 0.3 meters to one meter above tide level are possible in some of the coasts of the Kermadec Islands.”

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The National Emergency Management Agency said there was no risk of a tsunami for New Zealand after the quake.

There is no threat of a tsunami for New Zealand after the M7.0 earthquake in the South Kermadec Islands. Remember, if an earthquake is long or strong, move on. For more information on preparing for a tsunami, go to https://t.co/Gn7YO8831i

– National Emergency Management Agency (NZcivildefence) March 16, 2023

GeoNet has received a report from at least one person who says they felt a “strong” earthquake in the Kermadec Islands. GeoNet itself did not report a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

M7.1 #earthquake Kermadec Islands Region ⚠️🎯 03/15/2023 Plus Tsunami Warning 🌊 pic.twitter.com/eG7coBLPb5

– Casimiro Cervantes (@casimiroCervan4) March 16, 2023

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