Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off southern New Zealand; tsunami advisory issued

KEMA’s new survey launches Tsunami Awareness Week

LIHUE—Tsunami Awareness Week is observed nationally from March 24 to March 30. It serves as a precursor to Tsunami Awareness Month in April and emphasizes the importance of being prepared and emergency-ready. On Monday, tsunami fears hit many residents after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of South Island, New Zealand. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA issued a ‘No Tsunami Warning or Threat’ for Hawaii…

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off New Zealand’s South Island

A major earthquake has struck off New Zealand’s southwest coast, with thousands of residents in its vicinity warned to stay away from beaches in its wake.

How much damage can an ankle-high tsunami do, anyway?

You may have read about yesterday’s 10cm tsunami hitting Fiordland and scoffed. But small waves can still pack a punch.

An earthquake on Monday (CET) has alerted researchers off New Zealand's coast. Due to its geographical location, the region is vulnerable to tsunamis.

Thousands of residents felt the impact of the earthquake: an earthquake of 6.7 has shaken the coast off the South Island of New Zealand. The Civil Protection Agency warned against strong currents.

Powerful earthquake hits off New Zealand's South Island

A strong earthquake, measuring a magnitude of more than six, struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.The tremor — initially recorded with a...