6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands area in New Zealand on Saturday.

Wellington,UPDATED: Mar 4, 2023 13:54 IST

By Reuters: An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the Kermadec Islands area in New Zealand on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated.

The quake was at a depth of 152 km (94 miles), USGS stated.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre earlier estimated the magnitude at 6.6 and a depth at 183 km.

No tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System stated.

Posted By:

Manisha Pandey

Published On:

Mar 4, 2023