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'Moderate' 6.1m earthquake reported off east coast

Earthquakes recorded on GeoNet's website.
On Friday, more than 50,000 people reported the first large shake which happened 100km east of Te Araroa. Two other quakes that followed were well to the north of Aotearoa in the vicinity of the Kermedec Islands, reaching magnitudes of 7.4 and 8.1.
By Friday afternoon however, the risks were downgraded with evacuees allowed to return to their homes. Minimal damage has been reported so far.
On Saturday, more than 1050 people reported feeling the 6.1m shake to the east of Te Araroa. In the hour afterwards, a number of “weak” earthquakes were also reported by GeoNet, ranging from magnitude 5-4.6.

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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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'Move immediately': Tsunami warning for North Island after magnitude 8.1 quake

TSUNAMI WARNING LATEST
* Swarm of earthquakes in Pacific - including magnitude 8.1 quake in Kermadec Islands at 8.28am (NZT) - spark Civil Defence warnings

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'Move immediately': Third massive quake hits NZ | Sunshine Coast Daily

âMove immediatelyâ: Third massive quake hits NZ
Authorities issued a warning after a 7.2m earthquake this morning was felt through much of New Zealand. Picture: Geonet
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by Staff writers and NZ Herald
5th Mar 2021 4:56 AM
| Updated:
9:37 AM
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A number of North Island coastal residents in New Zealand have been told to move immediately to higher ground after a third massive earthquake off the nation's coast.
The magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck off the Kermadec Islands, 1000km northeast of New Zealand, at 8.28am local time (6.28am AEDT).
"People near coast from the Bay of Islands to Whangarei, from Matata to Tolaga Bay, and Great Barrier Island must move immediately to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible," the National Emergency Management Agency alerted at 8.45am (7.45am).

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Live - 'The Beach and Marine threat has passed': National tsunami advisory officially cancelled

'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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Earthquake swarm, North Island tsunami warning after magnitude 8 shake

After 13 hours - and three major earthquakes - some peace of mind finally arrives.

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Earthquake swarm: North Island tsunami warning lifted after 8.1 shake, evacuees return home

Earthquake swarm: North Island tsunami warning lifted after 8.1 shake, evacuees return home
5 Mar, 2021 03:45 AM
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TSUNAMI WARNING LATEST
* Three major earthquakes - at 2.27am, 6.41am, and 8.28am - all of magnitue 7 or higher hit near New Zealand
* The third of these earthquakes - a magnitude 8.1 quake in the Kermadec Islands - spark Civil Defence tsunami warnings
* Wave surges strike New Zealand coastline as evacuated residents watch from higher ground
* Largest waves pass by 1.30pm with no reports of damage; evacuees told they can return home
* National tsunami advisory lifted at 3.43pm
The national tsunami advisory has been lifted, finally bringing some peace of mind for New Zealanders - 13 hours after the first of three massive Pacific Ocean earthquakes.

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As it happened: 'The Beach and Marine threat has passed': Tsunami warnings cancelled, NZers asked to 'take care'

The tsunami warnings have been lifted, but Kiwis are advised to remain vigilant.

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'Weak' earthquakes reported following East Cape and Kermadec Island quakes

The shaking continues for some residents in the Bay of Plenty, with further seismic activity expected over the coming weeks.

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Earthquake swarm, North Island tsunami warning after magnitude 8.1 shake

Earthquake swarm, North Island tsunami warning after magnitude 8.1 shake
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