Following the strong earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Service issued a tsunami watch and warned of the possibility of “dangerous tsunami waves” within 300 kilometers of the epicenter.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck on Monday Kermadec Islands, The New Zealand archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has so far been reported by authorities as no damage or casualties.
The United States Geological Survey, which records seismic activity around the world, indicated that the quake struck at 12:41 local time (00:41 GMT) and was located. 33 km deep.
Cities closest to epicenter Hicks BayLocated about 910 kilometers from the epicenter, and the city Wangare, 964 kilometers.
After the strong tremor, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Service Tsunami warning issued He also warned of the possibility of “dangerous tsunami waves” off the coast of the Kermadec Islands, 300 kilometers from the epicenter.
The Kermadec Islands are located between New Zealand and Tonga DepopulatedExcept for personnel of a permanently established site Raul Island, It has weather and radio station.
New Zealand sits on a fault between the Pacific and Oceanic tectonic plates 14,000 earthquakes every year Of these, between 100 and 150 have sufficient power to perceive.
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