Breaking: Tsunami warning issued for NZ's South Island after magnitude-6.3 quake
A tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand's South Island following a magnitude-6.3 earthquake on July 16, 2026. The quake occurred 40 kilometers north of Te Anau, impacting the west coast from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency advised residents to evacuate to higher ground due to potential land inundation.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 10:01 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC
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