There is no danger of a tsunami for New Zealand after the 7.0-meter Kermadec Islands earthquake

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There is no risk of a tsunami for New Zealand following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands this afternoon, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.

The earthquake hit the group of islands just before two o’clock in the afternoon at a depth of 22 kilometers.

The USGS measured the quake at 7.0, with the US Tsunami Warning originally posting a temporary tsunami threat for islands in the area shortly after the quake.

This has since been cancelled.

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

The quake struck 1,075 kilometers northeast of Wactan, according to GeoNet.

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