7.2 earthquake in Kermedecs, north of New Zealand

Civil Defence assessing whether Kermadec earthquake could affect New Zealand

Newshub,

16 June, 2019

Civil Defence is assessing whether a strong earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region could affect New Zealand.

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The quake struck 949km north-east of Whakatane at 10:55am, and could possibly generate a tsunami that could affect New Zealand.

"If a tsunami has been generated in this location it is not likely to arrive in New Zealand for at least two hours," Civil Defence warns.

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