Powerful South Pacific Earthquake Generates Small Tsunami

A powerful earthquake struck off the Kermadec Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on early Saturday morning, generating a small tsunami but causing no damage. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake was centered about 105 miles east of Raoul Island, which is part of the Kermadec Islands. It struck about 20.4 miles deep, making it a shallow earthquake.As a result of the powerful earthquake, the New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management issued a tsunami advisory, warning people in coastal areas to stay away from beaches. The advisory, which also prompted New Zealand to activate its National Crisis Management Center, was later canceled after experts determined there was no threat to New Zealand. Saturday’s earthquake was the fifth most powerful earthquake so far this year.

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