There is a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on the South Island of New Zealand. USGS has confirmed this. The earthquake came to the shore of the river and its depth was 10 km. Due to the high rate of confluence between Australia and Pacific Plates, the east edge of the Australian plate is one of the most active territories in the world. Locals have been ordered not to go out of the house. There is a danger of earthquake again near the coast.
Earthquake shocks in New Zealand
New Zealand has experienced severe earthquake. The earthquake occurred on the coast of New Zealand. According to the USGS, the magnitude of the earthquake is 6.8. It took place at a depth of 10 kilometers from the south-west end of the southern island. No casualties are currently reported. An emergency message alert was sent to Lower South Island this afternoon after the earthquake. The earthquake arrived at 2.43 pm. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell said alerts have been issued for the lower part of the South Island.
When did the biggest earthquake come?
In New Zealand, the boundary of the 3000 km long Australia-Pacific plate extends from the south of the south to the southern Karmadek island of the island of Macquerie. In 1900, New Zealand reported about 15 earthquakes more than 7.5 earthquakes. Nine of these, and four of the largest, became close to McWary Ridge, including a devastating earthquake of 8.2 of the magnitude 1989 on the ridge. The largest earthquake in New Zealand was 1931. There was an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 in this Hawks Bay. At that time, 256 people lost their lives.
