The 8.1 magnitude quake was 17-kilometres deep.

Local authorities are currently assessing the possibility of a tsunami.

There's currently no warning for New Zealand.

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19 Dec: Further restrictions on the harvesting of spiny rock lobster in the upper North Island

18 Dec: Transpower's received draft approval for a 193-million-dollar upgrade to the upper South Island power grid

17 Dec: A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained

17 Dec: From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday

16 Dec: Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 'responsible' for parents' deaths

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