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A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country.
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The UN says the earthquake has compounded "an already dire crisis" in Myanmar, which is in the midst of a four-year civil war.
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The Mirror US on MSNNew Zealand earthquake sparks tsunami fears as 'strong' 6.7 tremor rocks RivertonThe National Weather Service's Tsunami Alert division posted on X saying there is not risk to the west coast of the United States but indicated that the west coast of New Zealand's south island could be at risk of tsunamis.
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Al Jazeera on MSNCoastal warning issued after magnitude 6.7 quake hits off New ZealandThousands of people felt the quake in New Zealand with media reporting buildings swaying and items falling from shelves.
NEW ZEALAND — A 6.7 earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand. According to USGS, the earthquake hit around 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, local time. USGS reports the earthquake was 10 km deep, 159 km from Riverton, New Zealand at the southwestern end of the South Island.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake off the coast of New Zealand's South Island has sparked fears of a possible tsunami. The earthquake struck at 2.42pm (NZDT) on Tuesday at a depth of 12km about 160km ...
There are many reasons why tourists consider visiting New Zealand. The island country — located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean — is known for its otherworldly beauty, diversity of landscapes, indigenous Māori culture,
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Irish Star on MSNNew Zealand earthquake rocks coastline as 6.7 tremor sparks Tsunami fearsThe National Weather Service's Tsunami Alert division said the west coast of New Zealand's south island could be at risk of tsunamis after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked the bottom of the South Island struck in a seismic environment poorly understood by scientists – but which poses a major tsunami hazard. The 2.43pm quake hit about 167km west of Rakiura/Stewart Island.