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Little damage from huge Pacific quake; tsunami threat passes

One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas Friday. The magnitude 8.1 quake in the Kermadec Islands region about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from New Zealand's two main islands was the largest in a series of temblors over several hours, including two earlier quakes that registered magnitude 7.4 and magnitude 7.3. The tsunami threat caused traffic ja

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Tsunami threat to New Zealand 'constantly evolving' - Allan

Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas Allan and Civil Defence national controller Roger Ball provided the latest update at Parliament late this morning. Watch the media conference here: Allan said the evacuation warnings may need to stay in place until sometime this afternoon. She said the messaging was when it is long or strong, get gone. "We saw New Zealanders literally adhere to that advice, they knew to grab their bags. "This has been a dynamic event, it is constantly evolving." Photo: Screenshot An emergency alert was issued for all Auckland coastal areas for a beach and marine threat at 11.35am. Britomart Train Station in central Auckland has been temporarily closed due to the possibility of flooding, with Auckland Transport saying the high tide due shortly could be an issue. It is due to open again at 3pm.

Tsunami warnings lifted after monster quakes hit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand-One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas on Friday.

Little damage from huge Pacific quake; tsunami threat passes

Pacific quake sets off tsunami, threat lifts in New Zealand

Live - Largest waves have passed, evacuees can now return, 'strong, unusual currents' still expected

'The Beach and Marine threat has passed': Tsunami warnings cancelled, NZers asked to 'take care' Newshub 5/03/2021 © Video - Newshub; Image - Supplied. Watch: Residents rushed to safety this morning. The National Advisory issued following the severe earthquakes near the Kermadec Islands this morning has officially been cancelled. In an update at 3:43pm, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that based on the advice from GNS Science and ocean observations, the tsunami threat to New Zealand has passed. Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for a maximum of 24 hours, NEMA said. People should remain vigilant and take extra precautions in regards to beach and ocean activities.  

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Earthquakes trigger tsunami warning: Government update on threat to coastal New Zealand

Earthquakes trigger tsunami warning: Government update on threat to coastal New Zealand Publish Date Friday, 5 March 2021, 11:56AM New Zealanders have been warned not to go sightseeing in coastal areas and stay put on higher ground as a tsunami warning and beach and marine threat stays in place for many regions. Emergency Management Minister Kiri Allan said it had been "an extraordinary morning for New Zealanders" around the country with many up from 2.30am worried about their homes and families. This follows three major earthquakes in the Pacific region - one off the East Coast of New Zealand and two near the Kermadecs. The third of these earthquakes, a magnitude 8.1 shake, has triggered an almost New Zealand-wide tsunami activity alert, with a particular warning for parts of Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast.

Tsunami alerts could stay in place until afternoon; people urged to stay at higher ground

New Zealanders have been warned not to go sightseeing in coastal areas and stay put on higher ground as a tsunami warning and beach and marine threat stays