Strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Zealand tourist hotspot triggering tsunami warning
- A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on Thursday, briefly prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
- The tremor shook buildings across the region and sent residents rushing outdoors, but authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
- The earthquake's epicentre was about 40km (25 miles) north of Te Anau, which is the gateway to the tourist hotspot of Fiordland, according to New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
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- A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on Thursday, briefly prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
- The tremor shook buildings across the region and sent residents rushing outdoors, but authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
- The earthquake's epicentre was about 40km (25 miles) north of Te Anau, which is the gateway to the tourist hotspot of Fiordland, according to New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Sources: The Independent