Major 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientist
Major 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientist 4 Mar, 2021 07:55 PM 9 minutes to read Wave surges are hitting parts of the New Zealand coast as thousands of evacuated residents are being told to stay on higher ground following a massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands. Additional video / Waiapu Civil Defence Wave surges are hitting parts of the New Zealand coast as thousands of evacuated residents are being told to stay on higher ground following a massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands. Additional video / Waiapu Civil Defence New Zealand woke u...