A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes New Zealand’s South Island near Te Anau and prompts authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Multiple outlets report the epicentre is about 40 km north of Te Anau, a town that serves as a gateway to the Fiordland tourist region. Other reporting also cites a lower magnitude figure around 5.9 and a higher figure around 6.6, but the locations and timing of the alerts are consistent across coverage. One outlet notes that the west coast between Milford Sound and Puysegur Point is likely affected. Reports describe the warning as brief, with at least one source stating that the tsunami alert is later lifted after the initial response. In the immediate aftermath, residents and people in affected areas seek updates, and the earthquake is described as shaking buildings. Overall, the coverage aligns on the earthquake’s proximity to Te Anau and the decision by New Zealand authorities to warn of potential tsunami impacts, followed by lifting of the alert.
New Zealand issues tsunami warning after earthquake near Te Anau
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes New Zealand’s South Island near Te Anau and prompts authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Multiple outlets report the epicentre is about 40 km north of Te Anau, a...
- An earthquake occurs near Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, with the epicentre reported about 40 km north of the town.
- New Zealand authorities issue a tsunami warning for parts of the South Island following the quake.
- Reporting differs on quake magnitude, with figures including 5.9, 6.3 and 6.6.
- Some coverage indicates the west coast area from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point could be affected.
- At least one report says the tsunami alert is lifted after the initial warning.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has been recorded 40km north of the town of Te Anau on New Zealand's South Island,
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1 month agoA powerful earthquake has struck near one of New Zealand’s most visited regions on Thursday night, sparking a tsunami warning and sending residents scrambling for updates.
1 month agoA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand's South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning.
1 month agoA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on Thursday, briefly prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
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