An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.8 occurred off the Kermadec Islands, northeast of New Zealand. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake has the potential to cause a tsunami.
As quoted by Reuters on Thursday (07/07/2011), U.S. Pacific Tsunami Center said the quake measuring 7.9 was reported and triggered a tsunami warning for New Zealand,Kermadec Islands and Tonga.
The quake struck at 07:03 local time. The epicenter is at 131 miles east of Raoul Island,part of the Kermadec Islands, and only has a depth of 30 miles.
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Center said it was not yet sure whether the tsunami warningsuperbly confirmed the existence of the actual tsunami. But if there is a tsunami will hitthe East Cape in New Zealand in Auckland two hours and within three hours of thequake.
Source : detikNews
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