3 powerful earthquakes hit off New Zealand coast, topped by magnitude 8.1; tsunami threat cancelled for Hawaii
New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency had warned of a tsunami threat following a magnitude 8.1 quake.
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New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency had warned of a tsunami threat following a magnitude 8.1 quake.
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 on Frida
Strong South Pacific quake triggers tsunami warnings, thousands evacuated from New Zealand’s coastal areas
WELLINGTON, New Zealand--One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history
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. Small tsunami waves were seen, but little damage was apparent hours later.