7.8 EQ Near New Zealand/Kermadec Islands

Well it looks like there has been a nice sized quake today! Just thought I'd throw this one out there quickly. Lol bring on the Elenin DOOMERS!!

earthquake.usgs.gov...

Sorry I don't know how to embed links!

New Zealand again ????

Originally posted by nathanscottecho Lol bring on the Elenin DOOMERS!!

Please don't tempt those people!

Thats a big earthquake, it seems really rough down there.

USGS has reported 1 at 7.6 so the first at 7.8 has been downgraded.
earthquake.usgs.gov...

57 minutes ago
Magnitude: 7.6
DateTime: Wednesday July 6 2011, 19:03:16 UTC
Region: Kermadec Islands region
Depth: 20 km

quakes.globalincidentmap.com...
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EDIT: 2 Quakes proven to be false and initial downgraded.

TSUNAMI ALERT!!

A tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand, Tonga, and the Kermadec islands. New Zealand residents are being urged to stay away from the coast.

www.nowpublic.com...

I also read that it would be there in less then 2 hours...

seems they are awaiting the tsunami. and reported to be 1 meter high...

i hope ye hang on over there. my father lives in Auckland too

www.nzherald.co.nz...]link

Tsunami warning canceled:

www.wsoctv.com...

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled a tsunami warning less than an hour after it was issued Wednesday for Kermadec Island, Tonga and New Zealand after a tsunami was detected following a major earthquake nearby.

Another site warning about a Marine threat only: Video
tvnz.co.nz...

There was a 1.03 M tsunami observed in Boat cove, Raul Island, New Zealand at 19.22 UTC

PDUK

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