Latest updates: NZ Pacific Tsunami warning – World – NZ Herald News
A powerful earthquake has struck near the Samoa islands, sparking a tsunami warning for New Zealand.
The Ministry of Civil Defence said the quake, measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale struck at 06.48am New Zealand time.
Newstalk ZB reported that a three metre wave had hit Samoa’s coast.
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10:00am – Northlanders living in low-lying east coast areas are being warned to stay off beaches and move to higher ground as a precaution. Areas that may be affected should a tsunami hit include: Doubtless Bay, Rangiputa, Hihi, Te Ngaire, Bay Of Islands – Waitangi, Paihia, Opua, Russell, Bland Bay, Oakura, Matapouri, Whangarei’s east coast, Bream Bay area, Mangawhai area.
9:58am – The Earthquake Commission has this information on what to do in a tsunami:
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