Origin time: | 06:34Z |
NZ time: | 19:34 HRSNZDT |
Co-ordinates: | 36.1 South 72.6 West |
Depth: | 55 KM |
Location: | Near Coast of Central Chile |
Magnitude: | 8.5 |
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Information Bulletin in response to the above earthquake.
Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand.
MCDEM has assessed the information with the assistance of scientific advisors. Based on current information, the initial assessment is that the earthquake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will pose a threat to New Zealand.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
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