Earthquake in New Zealand: Quake of Magnitude 6.8 Hits Riverton Coast

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck of Riverton in New Zealand on Tuesday, March 24, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake reported at a  depth of 10 kilometres off the southwest tip of the South Island. However, no tsunami warning has been issued for the region.

An emergency mobile alert has been issued after an earthquake struck off the lower South Island this afternoon. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell says the alert was issued for the bottom of the South Island.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter Scale hit Off the West Coast of South Island, New Zealand, at 07.13 IST today.

(Source - National Center for Seismology) pic.twitter.com/OAiVCCBcH0

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“Evacuations are NOT required but there is potential danger near the shoreline,” he posted to X. “We are asking people to stay away from the beach and water. Strong and unusual currents may be experienced.”