Now NEW ZEALAND rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake as tsunami slams into Japan
A MASSIVE 6.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked central New Zealand – just hours after a gigantic 7.4 magnitude tremor struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, unleashing a torrent of tsunami waves.
Tsunami sirens after earthquake off eastern Japan
The New Zealand quake occurred just 86 miles from the city of Palmerston North and happened at a depth of 23 miles.
The latest quake on Tuesday afternoon in the country occurred just days after a after a 7.8 magnitude tremor killed two people on the South Island.
The latest quake to rock New Zealand has struck off the east cost of the North Island
A secondary 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand hours after the 7.8 wobble a few days ago.
A state of emergency was called in New Zealand eight days ago following the tremors.
The extent of the damage caused by the recent tremors is not yet known.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake cause significant damage to New Zealand just a few days ago
Since the more powerful 7.8 tremor on November 14, thousands of aftershocks have been felt in the region.
The extent of the damage caused by the recent tremors is not yet known.
No tsunami warning has been issued following the latest rumble.
The earthquake last week caused damage to roads and railways
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has revised down the power of the earthquake to a magnitude of 5.6.
New Zealand sits on the Ring of Fire, a large basin in the Pacific Ocean where around 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur.