Download New Zealand Tsunami Today PNG. Tsunamis affecting new zealand are mainly due to the country being part of the geologically active pacific plate and associated with the pacific ring of fire. The northeastern coast of new zealand was also placed on a tsunami warning, with the country's civil.
Start your independent premium subscription today. A magnitude 8.1 earthquake rocked new zealand today, prompting tsunami alerts and widespread evacuation orders along new zealand's coast. Officials in new zealand issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas after a shallow, powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast on thursday night.
There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
New zealand's national emergency management agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's coastal areas. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. New zealand prime minister jacinda ardern posted on instagram: Small tsunami waves were seen, but little damage was apparent.