Earthquake 7.3 Magnitude Shakes New Zealand, Tsunami Warning

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JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred on the northeast coast of New Zealand. Tsunami warning signs were also sounded for residents living on the coast.

Launching the Sydney Morning Herald page, the 7.3 magnitude earthquake centered at a depth of 10 kilometers or about 178 kilometers northeast of Gisborne. Local residents also reported mild to moderate shaking.

Anyone near the coast who felt a LONG or STRONG quake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, or as far inland as you can #EQNZ

- National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) March 4, 2021

New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency said it was still assessing whether the quake had triggered a tsunami that could affect the country. It measures the earthquake at a scale of 7.3 magnitude.

The quake comes more than a week since the country marks 10 years since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch, killing 185 people and injuring thousands more on February 22, 2011.