Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes New Zealand's South Island


  • World
  • Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025

The quake was reported at a depth of 33 km about 160 km north-west of Snares Islands. - SCREENGRAB FROM USGS.GOV

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, authorities said, as the country's disaster agency assessed if there were any tsunami threats.

Residents of the Southland and Fiordland regions should stay away from beaches and marine areas as strong and unusual currents may present a danger, the National Emergency Management Agency said.

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