7.8-magnitude quake rocks New Zealand

New Zealand earthquake, November 13, 2016.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand this morning, 33 miles (53 km) north-northeast of Amberley. New Zealand Civil Defense issued a tsunami warning following the quake, which jolted New Zealand’s South Island. The tsunami threat covers the east coast of all New Zealand, and waves could arrive immediately. The warning said:

The tsunami may arrive in the Eastern Coast of the North Island shortly. Move inland or to higher ground immediately.

If you are in a low lying area on the East Coast of the North, South or Chatham Islands move immediately to higher ground. #eqnz

— MCDEM (@NZcivildefence) November 13, 2016

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not issued a Pacific-wide warning.

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