‘Very poorly understood’: Scientists after 6.8 quake rattles lower South Island

‘Very poorly understood’: Scientists after 6.8 quake rattles lower South Island

Scientists say the South Island quake region is still “very poorly understood” despite continued warnings of the high possibility of a devastating earthquake...

Tiny tsunami took place after 6.8 magnitude earthquake in South Island

The tsunami was only 10cm, GNS Science says.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of New Zealand

Quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers, says US Geological Survey - Anadolu Ajansı

BREAKING: Massive Earthquake of 6.8 Magnitude Strikes New Zealand's South Island Coast

Wellington: A massive earthquake of 6.8 magnitude has struck the South Island coast of Riverton, New Zealand, according to the United States Geological Survey. No tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake, and no loss of life has been reported so far.Earthquake of 6.8

The organism has indicated that the affected area ranges from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. In this area "coastal zones are expected to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable tides on the coast after an earthquake" which took place at 14.43 hours (local time, 2.43 Spanish peninsular time).

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