A tsunami warning was issued after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of New Zealand on Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake hit approximately 300 miles northeast of Auckland, striking in the Pacific Ocean near the Kermadec Islands. It came after a 7.3 magnitude tremor struck near Gisborne. The 8.1 quake prompted New…
Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near New Zealand
Strong Quake Hits Japan’s Northeast Coast; No Tsunami Alert
TOKYO—A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi, and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said there were no irregularities at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, which experienced meltdowns following a massive quake and tsunami 10 years ago….
New Zealand, Australia on Tsunami Watch After Strong South Pacific Quake
WELLINGTON—A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific region on Thursday, triggering tsunami warnings and calls for residents to avoid beaches and shore areas. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the 7.7 magnitude quake’s epicenter was 258 miles east of Tadine, New Caledonia, and at a depth of 6.2 miles. Australia confirmed a marine…
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