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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09 Dec: Fire and Emergency have revealed a possible cause for a blaze that broke out Tongariro National Park yesterday

09 Dec: A Fire and Emergency director is concerned for the entire country heading into summer

09 Dec: Waves as high as three metres could potentially be heading for the north of Japan - on the back of this morning's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

08 Dec: Residents of Whakapapa Village have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as fire burns near Tongariro National park

08 Dec: Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires

08 Dec: An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers

07 Dec: Warnings of fire-risks from today, as high temperatures, and strong winds are forecast

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