The U.S. … Traffic leaves the Port of Pago Pago after closing because a tsunami warning was issued for American Samoa on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Tsunami warnings were raised by the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency over the coastal areas of North Island, New Zealand, following the magnitude 7.2 quake. “They felt the long or strong earthquakes and they knew to grab their bag and head into the highlands,” she said. Ardern says she “absolutely” felt the first earthquake. “Those are strictly targeted and have been targeted, again, based on the science available as to those who were most at risk of losing life. Further details on the earthquake can be found below. New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami. Read full article. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center determined a strong quake off New Zealand … You can read more about Jacinda Ardern’s coronavirus lockdown decision here, and the report on today’s earthquakes and tsunami here. These were received by thousands of people at different times, but Allan says it is not yet known whether this could have been improved upon. Miss Manners: How could I have paid for their meager meal without embarrassing them? In 2011, a magnitude 6.3 quake hit the city of Christchurch, killing 185 people and destroying much of its downtown. Emergency Management Minister Kiri Allan told reporters that people had followed the advisory. 17,000 earthquakes rattle Iceland in a week Strong quake batters Greece, felt in the Balkans Gov. Ardern: “We may not be in the devastating position that much of the rest of the world finds itself in, but an elimination strategy can still feel like hard work. The national emergency agency had warned of a tsunami … Waves of 1 foot were measured by ocean gauges in Vanuatu, New Zealand and islands off Australia. Protesters defy Myanmar security forces as UN action urged, Video: Banksy channels his inner Bob Ross, At least 20 dead in bomb blast in Somali capital, How to watch Harry and Meghan’s ‘shocking’ Oprah Winfrey interview, Dear Abby: I think my son's wife is having an affair with my husband. Ardern praises the work of emergency management minister Kiri Allan and hands over to her for an update. These people are required to isolate at their usual home, report for and undergo medical testing at a time and place specified by a medical officer of health, and remain isolated until they receive further information. Now that the alert has been cancelled government teams can look into it more closely, she says. In the afternoon, the National Emergency Management Agency said the threat had passed and people could return to their homes, although they should continue avoiding beaches. Waves reaching up to a level of 1 metre (3.3 feet) above the normal tide level are possible for some coasts of Vanuatu, Fiji and New Zealand, it added. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. New Zealand has lifted the tsunami advisory that was issued after three massive earthquakes struck off the coast of the country. Ardern says the government’s response has been overly cautious given the unpredictable and highly transmissible nature of the UK variant of coronavirus. Fresh tsunami warnings were issued after New Zealand was hit by three earthquakes. Residents recorded videos of small wave surges in some places, including at Tokomaru Bay near Gisborne. The first quake was centered at a depth of 13 miles under the ocean about 108 miles northeast of the city of Gisborne. Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1 metres above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Fiji, New Zealand and Vanuatu." 8:30 P.M. UPDATE: TOKOMARU BAY, New Zealand (WJW) — Video shared on social media reportedly shows as waves from the first tsunami rolls into Tokomaru Bay. The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground. Ardern adds that there have always been breaches of New Zealand’s lockdown. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled a tsunami watch for Hawaii that was issued after a huge earthquake occurred in a remote area between New Zealand and Tonga. UPDATE 11:20 a.m. HONOLULU - The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunamis may strike Hawaii later Thursday after a huge earthquake occurred in a remote area between New Zealand and Tonga.