A burst of earthquake activity struck the southern Kermadec Islands this afternoon.
Archive for September, 2016
Kermadec Earthquakes
Sunday, September 25th, 2016Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Sunday, September 11th, 2016The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management found itself between a rock and a hard place when a major earthquake struck off East Cape early on the morning of Friday 2nd September. Was a tsunami generated? Should people living in low-lying areas on the coast evacuate or should they stay put?
Earthquake, Stephens Island
Saturday, September 10th, 2016A moderately strong, deep earthquake struck near Stephens Island this morning.
Tsunami Hazards and Evacuation Zones
Friday, September 9th, 2016With the recent East Cape earthquake still present in memory, it is an appropriate time for people in coastal areas and identified tsunami evacuation zones to review their plans. This short video may help.
Strong Quake, Southern Ocean
Friday, September 9th, 2016A strong, undersea earthquake struck the Southern Ocean this morning.
East Cape Earthquake: Aftershock Scenarios
Tuesday, September 6th, 2016GeoNet has issued an update of its aftershock forecast that was published on its website on Friday, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake off the coast near Te Araroa.
Major Quake, East Cape
Friday, September 2nd, 2016A major undersea earthquake struck off East Cape early this morning.
East Cape Earthquakes
Thursday, September 1st, 2016A moderately strong undersea earthquake struck near East Cape this morning.