A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand. The country has declared a tsunami threat, according to the website of the National Emergency Management Agency.
The department clarifies that the magnitude was 7.3 points, the epicenter was located east of the North Island. People who live in coastal areas and who have felt powerful and prolonged tremors are urged to immediately head to the nearest hill or as far inland as possible.
It is clarified that the evacuation order cancels the restrictions in force due to coronavirus. “The first wave may not be the strongest. The tsunami can last for several hours, and the threat will remain real until the warning is lifted, ”the statement said.
On February 13, a powerful earthquake struck Japan. The epicenter was in Fukushima Prefecture, the strength of the tremors was 7.1 on the Richter scale. The number of victims exceeded 100 people.
