New Zealand earthquake: Did Meghan and Harry feel POWERFUL 6.2 magnitude quake?
NEW ZEALAND was rocked by an earthquake close to where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting on their royal tour. But did Meghan and Harry feel the powerful 6.2 magnitude quake?
Meghan and Harry attend event at Auckland War Museum
New Zealand’s North Island was struck by the quake on Tuesday afternoon.
The earthquake hit near Taumarunui and the centre was about 280km south of Auckland.
This is where Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan Markle are currently visiting.
More than 15,000 people reportedly felt the tremor.
Did Meghan and Harry feel the earthquake?
A spokesman for Wellington Fire and Emergency said there had been no reports of injuries or serious damage.
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi warned people to be prepared for aftershocks.
However, he added he was unsure if the royals had been affected by the earthquake.
A witness later said there was no shaking in Aukland during the visit.
The Duke and Duchess had spent the day in Redvale, on the North Shore in Auckland.
They dedicated a 20-hectare area of native bush to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy to help conserve indigenous forests for the next generation.
Later in the day, the royal couple helped school children plant trees at the site.
The Duchess chose to plant a Kowhai tree, which was the New Zealand flower on the veil of her wedding dress.
The couple’s next stop in Auckland will be a meet and greet with local people.
They will then attend a reception at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Although the earthquake did not disrupt the schedule of the royals, it caused havoc in other parts of New Zealand.
Parliament in New Zealand was also suspended yesterday after the powerful quake hit.
And some flights aborted landings after the tremor, the New Zealand Herald newspaper said following the quake
The earthquake was reported as 'strong' and 'widely felt' by GeoNet, as it had a depth of 193km.
People even reported feeling the quake in Christchurch on the South Island, which is 800km away.
The earthquake was one of the largest felt in the country since a 7.8 magnitude quake hit Kaikoura in the South Island in November 2016.
Two people were killed by this quake.