7.1 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands. USGS

NEW DELHI. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region, which is located in the north. New Zealandthe US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday.
The quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 mi), the USGS added. A tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake, USA Tsunami warning system said: “Dangerous tsunami waves are possible for the coasts located 300 km from the epicenter of the earthquake,” the agency said in a separate message.
There is no danger of a tsunami Australiathe country’s meteorological bureau said in a tweet.



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