New zealand earthquake: On Tuesday (March 25), a 7 -magnitude earthquake occurred on New Zealand’s Reversity coast. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) shared the information of this earthquake through a post on X (East Twitter). The earthquake shock was felt 159 km west-west-south-west (WSW) (WSW). Its center was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 mi) from the ground.
At present, there is no report of damage caused by earthquake. New Zealand Earthquake comes in a sensitive area, where such incidents are often seen. The concerned officials are monitoring the situation and preparations are being made for possible afterchox.
Tsunami threat from earthquake
Most of the affected areas are protected from earthquake-resistant buildings after the 7 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand. New Zealand’s emergency management agency is assessing whether the earthquake can pose a threat to a tsunami, which can pose a threat. The agency has said that if the tsunami situation arises, it will take at least one hour to reach the country.
Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand
The emergency management agency issued a national counseling, saying that they are monitoring the situation. If the tsunami is confirmed, vigilance will be increased in coastal areas. Earlier, in 2011, 185 people lost their lives in the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, which revealed a serious danger of earthquake in New Zealand.
New Zealand is one of the most active seismic regions in the world
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the geographical location of New Zealand includes it in the world’s most seismic active areas. The region remains the center of earthquake due to being present between Australia and Pacific plates.
The border of the Australia-Pacific plate extends from McWery Island to Kermadek Island range. Let us know that since 1900, about 15 earthquakes of more than 7.5 intensity have been recorded in New Zealand, out of which nine have come to McWery Ridge. In 1989, a devastating earthquake of 8.2 magnitude also came in this area.
New Zealand’s biggest earthquake
The biggest earthquake in New Zealand’s history so far in 1931 occurred in the Hawks Bay region, which had a intensity of 7.8 and killed 256 people. The earthquake is one of the deadliest earthquakes in the history of New Zealand, which exposed the importance of earthquake security in the country.