6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
New Zealand was once again shaken by the strong tremors of the earthquake. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 6.9 on the Richter scale.
According to PTWC, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred in the Pacific region in the far north of New Zealand. Tsunami threat has not been declared at the moment. There is no news of loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
According to the report of the news agency Reuters, on Saturday (March 4), earthquake tremors were felt in the Kermadec Island region in New Zealand. The earthquake was at a depth of 183 km (113.71 mi). The US Tsunami Warning System has said that there is no tsunami warning after the earthquake.
Earlier last month also strong tremors of earthquake were felt in New Zealand. There was a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand on the afternoon of 15 February. The agency giving information about earthquake activities, EMSC, had told that earthquake tremors had occurred about 78 km northwest of Lower Hutt in New Zealand. However, there was no news of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
