earthquake in new zealand

New Zealand: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region

The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. Tsunami waves are possible for coasts within 300 kilometres of the epicentre.

Mar 16, 2023, 09:48 AM IST

7.3 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand, Tsunami warning issued and later lifted

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 Friday. Small tsunami waves were seen, but little damage was apparent hours later. 

Mar 05, 2021, 08:45 AM IST

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand

The quake reportedly hit at a depth of about 33 kilometres, south of the Kermadec Islands.

Jun 18, 2020, 20:57 PM IST

New Zealand quake: Airlift to evacuate tourists

A helicopter airlift was underway on Tuesday to ferry at least1,000 tourists out of a New Zealand township that was cut off in Monday's deadly earthquake.

Nov 15, 2016, 07:42 AM IST