An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit the coast of New Zealand, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
We are assessing whether the M7.3 EAST OF THE NORTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND earthquake at 2021-03-05 2:27 AM has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. We will provide an update as soon as the initial assessment has been completed.
– National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) March 4, 2021
The earthquake was recorded at 13:27 UTC. The epicenter of the tremors was located 238 kilometers from the city of Gisborne. The hearth was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.
According to the latest information, a tsunami threat has been declared. Now the Emergency Management Agency has called on everyone on the coast to immediately leave for the higher ground. This applies to those who felt the tremors.