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Tsunami Marine and Beach Threat Cancelled
Tsunami Marine and Beach Threat Cancelled
Issued at 08:30 NZST 02 September 2016
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has cancelled the tsunami marine and beach threat warning in place for the North Coast Regions of the North Island of New Zealand.
Based on all available data, the greatest tsunami activity has now passed. However, coasts may still experience unusual, strong currents and sea level fluctuations lasting for several more hours.
This cancellation message will be broadcast under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public broadcasters.
More Detail: An earthquake has occurred with these parameters:
| Origin time: | 16:38 UTC |
| NZ time: | 04:38 NZST |
| Co-ordinates: | 37.5 South 179.2 East |
| Depth: | 31km |
| Location: | Off the East Coast of the North Island, NZ |
| Magnitude: | 7.1 |
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
NCMC status:
The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) will continue to monitor the situation.
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