Kermadec Islands earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes, tsunami warning issued, no threat to NZ

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the Kermadc Islands.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the Kermadec Islands, which are located about 1000km northeast of New Zealand.

The shallow quake, centred just 10km deep, this afternoon.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning for coasts located within 300km of the earthquake epicentre in the South Pacific.

“Tsunami waves reaching 0.3m to 1m above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Kermadec Islands,” the alert said.

The National Emergency Management Agency said there is no tsunami threat for New Zealand following the earthquake.

There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the M7.0 earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands.
Remember, if an earthquake is long or strong, get gone.
For more info about tsunami preparedness go to https://t.co/Gn7YO8831i

— National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) March 16, 2023

GeoNet has received a report from at least one person saying that they felt a “strong” earthquake on the Kermadec Islands. GeoNet has not reported the magnitude 7.1 earthquake itself.

Prelim M7.1 #earthquake #Kermadec Islandshttps://t.co/jyPJWqVhZq pic.twitter.com/wY0pjFrflJ

— Volcaholic (@CarolynnePries1) March 16, 2023

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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