Saturday, February 27, 2010

National Advisory - Tsunami - NO THREAT to NZ

A magnitude 8.5 (EDIT: revised to 8.8) earthquake has struck near the coast of central Chile at 7.34pm NZ time.

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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