Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
Desk Report
Published: 16 Mar 2023, 12:55 pm
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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, reports Reuters.