Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes north-east of New Zealand

An earthquake of 7.4 magnitudes has struck in pacific ocean, rast of  New Zealand, National Emergency Manment ncy said. According to  ncy, quake struck at 12:49am (local time) on June 19, on south of Kermec Islands, approximately 1000 km away from kiwi nation. However, initial assessment by ncy has said that it is unlikely to cause a Tsunami that would pose a threat to New Zealand.

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'Weak' tremors 

According to reports, residents on country's eastern coastline were earlier ordered to evacuate to higher grounds as a precaution by country's civil defence. However, it has w vised m to stay where y are. Meanwhile, New Zealand's hazards monitor GeoNet has described it as a “weak” earthquake. GeoNet reportedly said it was likely felt in east coast areas of Gisborne, Matawai, Opotiki, Ruatoria, Te Araroa, Te Kaha, Tokomaru Bay, Tolaga Bay, Whakaari/White Island, Whakatane, and Whitianga.

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