breaking news . 7.1 earthquake new zealand .

[AllaN01Bear]

details of quake ,
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000dffl/executive
video

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on edit, updated to 7.4

[Yonnie3]

1. Tsunami Warning Lifted After Strong Earthquake Causes Severe Shaking in New Zealand

https://weather.com/news/news/2021-03-04-new-zealand-north-island-strong-earthquake-strikes

...
New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency issued a tsunami warning shortly after the earthquake. About 5 a.m., the agency said in an update, "Based on current scientific advice and information from coastal tsunami gauges there is no longer a threat to land areas. People who have evacuated can now return home."
...

[AllaN01Bear]

2. thanks for your info.

[Yonnie3]

5. New Tsunami Warning

Link to tweet

A new #tsunami warning via @NWS_PTWC from a fresh M7.5 #quake off #NewZealand.

[Rustyeye77]

3. That really sucks

7.1 is up there

[2naSalit]

4. USGS is now calling it 7.5...

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=-72.1818,-40.07813&extent=72.1818,440.15625&list=false

I saw the earlier one this morning and kind of got the feeling there would be more and bigger events to follow.

[wackadoo wabbit]

6. Does anyone know the name of the piece of music playing in the background?

Or even have a guess at the composer?

It's not as relaxing as the Gymnopedies, but it's quite nice.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

7. See local coverage here.....

7.3m earthquake strikes near Te Araroa in North Island of New Zealand; land and marine tsunami warnings lifted
4 Mar, 2021 12:34 PM

Link: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/73m-earthquake-strikes-near-te-araroa-in-north-island-of-new-zealand-land-and-marine-tsunami-warnings-lifted/OOON3VQ4G75ENH7VASABKYUTBM/

(snips)

A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the North Island's east coast sparked tsunami warnings and evacuations this morning.The quake struck at 2.27am about 95km east of Te Araroa, causing "severe" shaking felt throughout much of the country.

Land and marine warnings that followed the earthquake have been lifted and people have been told they may return to their homes.

Meanwhile, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 6.41am this morning off Raoul Island, the largest of the Kermadec Islands.

Trains were halted and lines across eastern parts of the North Island are now closed ahead of track inspection for possible quake damage.

The quakes were approximately 600-mi. and 4-hours apart and located along the big Pacific fault line.

KY

[AllaN01Bear]

8. didnt know about the double whammy. ouch.

[Nevilledog]

9. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 8.0 - Kermadec Islands region

Link to tweet

Clicked on link and says 8.1

[AllaN01Bear]

10. details for 8.1 earthquake kermdec islands

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000dflf/executive

[AllaN01Bear]

11. tusnami watche issued for hawai'i after 8.1 shake

https://mauinow.com/2021/03/04/tsunami-watch-issued-for-hawai%CA%BBi-following-8-0-kermadec-islands-earthquake/