Strong Quakes, Chile
March 12th, 2010A series of three strong earthquakes struck Chile early this morning, New Zealand time.
The First Wave May Not Be the Largest
March 6th, 2010The tsunami generated by the recent Chile earthquake nicely illustrates the warnings issued by Civil Defence authorities when New Zealand coasts are threatened by dangerous waves.
Strong Quake, Vanuatu
March 5th, 2010A strong undersea earthquake struck near the Banks Islands in Vanuatu early this morning.
It’s Almost Over
March 1st, 2010The concern over the tsunami threat from Saturday’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of South America has nearly run its course. Japan, like many other Pacific nations yesterday, is now examining the waves arriving on its shores and adjusting its priorities.
Fiordland Quake
February 28th, 2010Another moderately strong earthquake struck Fiordland this evening.
Tsunami Alert Eases, Danger Still Exists
February 28th, 2010The tsunami threat for New Zealand and most Pacific Ocean states is easing. First waves have now reached much of the Pacific and sea level gauges are reporting sea level changes which have been analysed. However dangerous sea currents will exist for some hours.
Tsunami Activity in New Zealand
February 28th, 2010A tsunami warning continues in place for New Zealand coastal areas following last night’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile.
Great Quake, Chile
February 28th, 2010A shallow, great quake of 8th magnitude struck Chile last night, causing serious damage and generating a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean.
Fiordland Earthquake
February 25th, 2010A moderately strong, shallow earthquake struck off the Fiordland coast late this afternoon.
Tsunami Plan Revised
February 25th, 2010The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has revised its Tsunami Advisory and Warning Plan.
Unusual Quake Near Norfolk Island
February 25th, 2010A moderately strong earthquake struck south of Norfolk Island this morning.
Tonga Microplate Earthquakes
February 23rd, 2010A burst of moderately strong earthquake activity rippled along the plate boundary between Tonga and the Kermadec Islands last night and has continued this morning.
Deep Quake, Central New Zealand
February 19th, 2010A moderately strong, deep earthquake struck central New Zealand this morning.
Kermadec Quake
February 18th, 2010A moderately strong, shallow earthquake struck near Raoul Island this morning.
Southern Kermadec Quake
February 14th, 2010Sunday 14th February 2010
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 215 km south-south-west of L’Esperance Rock (645 km north-east of Auckland) at 4:05 this afternoon. Early analysis indicates that the quake was 73 km deep.
[Compiled from data supplied by the U.S. Geological Survey and its contributing agencies.]