Tsunami warning for New Zealand after powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake
•A tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake.
•The earthquake struck 24 miles north of Te Anau at a depth of 33 miles.
•Officials are advising residents to move to high ground and avoid all water areas.
By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:54, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 10:59, 16 July 2026 A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand today. The quake was at a depth of 33 miles, and hit New Zealand's South Island, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremor was centred around 24 miles north of the town of Te Anau, and struck at about 9.15pm (10.15am UK time). The agency earlier said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.6, with a depth of around six miles. Following the tsunami warning, officials told people in the region to move to high ground as soon as possible and avoid beaches, shore areas and rivers. They also told people to stay out of the water, even if they are in boats.المصدر: Daily Mail | Source: Daily Mail
→A tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake.
→The earthquake struck 24 miles north of Te Anau at a depth of 33 miles.
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