New Zealand: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands, says USGS

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An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) USGS added. A tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System said.

“Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.8, occurred on 16-03-2023, 06:25:58 IST, Lat: -30.34 & Long: -175.17, Depth: 41 Km, Location: Kermadec Islands,” NCS tweeted on Thursday.

The quake struck at a depth of 41 kilometres at a latitude of -30.34 and a longitude of -175.17.

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