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Three earthquakes, including one of the strongest ever to hit the region, struck off the coast of New Zealand on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings that have now been stood down. Thousands...
The earthquake occurred at 9.14am and was centred 45km north of Geraldine and just 10km deep, GeoNet says. It’s the strongest earthquake to hit New Zealand this year.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck 25 kilometres north-east of Seddon. More than 11,000 people have reported feeling the earthquake, which hit around 5.49pm on Tuesday. It had a depth of 12 kilometres, and the shaking was "moderate", according to GeoNet. It was likely felt at the top of the South Island, and as far north as the Tararua District.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — One of the biggest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate and triggered tsunami warnings...
As afternoon turned to evening in the capital on Saturday, Wellington residents were jolted by a light earthquake. Geonet said the quake struck at 5.25pm, 35km southwest of Wellington.
A magnitude-6 earthquake has struck in the centre of New Zealand's South Island, government seismic monitor GeoNet says, but initial reports indicate no injuries or significant damage. Key points: The earthquake hit at 9:14am local time near Geraldine, at a focal depth of 11 kilometres.
September 20, 2023 - 9:29AM. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand’s South Island this morning. According to GeoNet, the quake hit at 9.14am (local time) and was centred 45km north of the town of Geraldine in the Canterbury region.
One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas...
Aftershocks are expected to continue across central New Zealand today after a strong 6.3 tremor rocked the country last night. More than 60,000 people reported feeling the quake that hit near...
9:18am Sep 20, 2023. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has hit New Zealand's South Island. According to the GeoNet website, the quake struck at 9.14am (7.14am AEST) today, about 45km north of Geraldine at a depth of 10km. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said there were no reports of damage.