Disasters & Incidents
New Zealand issues tsunami warning after 5.9-magnitude quake
New Zealand authorities issued a tsunami warning after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake on the western coast of the South Island. The National Emergency Management Agency warned people in affected areas to move immediately to high ground, leave tsunami evacuation zones, or go as far inland as possible.
Uncertainty notes
The source does not report whether a tsunami occurred or whether there was damage or injury.
Source
AFP news report published on .