Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes New Zealand - USGS

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes New Zealand - USGS

March 16, 2023   11:09 am

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) USGS added. A tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said.

Source – Reuters
-Agencies

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