Earthquake of 7.1 Magnitude Hits in New Zealand, Tsunami Alert Issued
According to the US Geological Survey, the shallow quake was estimated to have been at a depth of 10 km.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck in Kermadec Islands region, located north of New Zealand, on Thursday morning, according to a USGS statement.
According to the US Geological Survey, the shallow quake was estimated to have been at a depth of 10 km. A tsunami warning was issued shortly after by the US Tsunami Warning System for nearby, uninhabited islands in a 300-km radius.
