There's no threat of a tsunami following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in waters below Southland - but residents can expect strong and unusual currents

There's no threat of a tsunami following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in waters below Southland - but residents can expect strong and unusual currents

25 March 2025

Geonet reports almost five thousand people felt the shake at 2.43pm - centred west of Stewart Island, 12 kilometres deep.

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock struck nearby just before 4pm.

The National Emergency Management Agency is advising people on boats to move onshore.

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