Mega quake of the strength 6.7 shakes New Zealand-Tsunami risk?

Mega quake of the strength 6.7 shakes New Zealand-Tsunami risk?

A heavy earthquake of the strength 6.7 shook the South Island of New Zealand on Tuesday. According to the report of OE24 , the strength of the quake was downgraded from a prior assessment of 7. The earthquake had a depth of around ten kilometers and immediately led to an alarm of the National Disaster Protection Authority of New Zealand, which tested the possible danger of a tsunamis.

Due to the seismic activity, the residents of several regions were asked to stay away from beaches and coasts. The situation was closely monitored by the local authorities. The Australian weather office, on the other hand, calmed the population with the information that there was no risk of tsunami for the mainland as well as the surrounding islands and territories.

seismic background

New Zealand is located in the Pacific fire ring, a geologically active area that is known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. According to Volcanodiscovery , global seismic activities have increased within the last 48 hours, with a total of 3.104 quakes up to the strength of 6.8. At the same time, an earthquake took place greater than strength 6, which shows the significant seismic activity.

In 2024, the numbers were also remarkable: 113.005 earthquakes were registered in Japan, followed by the USA with 102,099. New Zealand, known for its geological challenges, is part of this global phenomenon. Over the past 90 days, 151,061 earthquakes have been documented worldwide, which underlines the persistent seismic activity.

For residents and travelers in New Zealand, it remains important to prepare for such natural events, while the authorities continue to be vigilant and inform the population about necessary security measures.