
‘Very poorly understood’: Scientists after 6.8 quake rattles lower South Island
A 6.8 magnitude quake hit 160km northwest of Snares Islands this week.
A 6.8 magnitude quake hit 160km northwest of Snares Islands this week.
National Emergency Management Agency advises what to do if caught near the shore during an earthquake. Video / NZGetReady
Civil Defence has issued advice for if a tsunami has been generated.
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.
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Tens of millions have already been spent on buildings that now need strengthening again.
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Tenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.
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Authorities in the affected regions were urged to take immediate action.
Between 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.
The Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.
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Three people were trapped in collapsed house, but no major damage reported.
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There were small tsunamis in the area, but no major damage.
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