Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Shakes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand

On Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said that a 7.1 earthquake had struck the Kermadec Islands region of New Zealand.

The organization also stated that the earthquake's depth was 10 kilometers.

"Tsunami waves exceeding 0.3m to 1m above the tide level are possible for some areas of Kermadec Islands," the US Tsunami Warning System stated in a warning for dangerous waves for a portion of the coast.

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The prognosis for Fiji, New Zealand, and Tonga beaches states that tsunami waves will be less than 0.3 meters above the tide level.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) and the Bureau of Meteorology, there was no tsunami threat to Australia's and New Zealand's mainland.

Following the M7.0 earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands, Civil Defence New Zealand stated on Thursday that there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand, as per the Independent.

Why do Earthquakes Happen?

An earthquake causes the Earth's surface to shake violently.

The Earth's outermost layer is moving, which is what is causing the shaking.

The Earth is very active just below the surface, despite the fact that it appears to be a rather solid planet from the surface.

The crust of the Earth is solid, the mantle is hot and nearly solid, the outer core is liquid, and the inner core is solid.

The lithosphere is an area made up of the rigid upper mantle layer and the solid crust.

The lithosphere does not surround the entire Planet in a single piece like an eggshell.

Tectonic plates, which are enormous puzzle pieces, make it up.

Tectonic plates continually shift as they move about on the viscous or slowly flowing mantle layer below.

This constant movement strains the crust of the Earth.

Faults are formed when tensions become very high. The movements at the faults result from the movement of the tectonic plates.

A fault line causes the Earth's crust to move, causing an earthquake suddenly.

The epicenter is the place where an earthquake first occurs. The epicenter of an earthquake is frequently where shaking is at its strongest.

Nonetheless, hundreds or even thousands of miles from the epicenter, an earthquake's vibrations can still be felt and picked up.

Staying Safe

No matter where you are-at home, at work, at school, or just out and about-learn what to do in the event of an earthquake.

The right actions, including "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," can save lives and lower your risk of getting hurt or killed.

When there is an earthquake, get to the ground, crawl behind a solid desk or table, and hang on tight.

Be ready to continue moving with it until the shaking stops.

During an earthquake, keep yourself as safe as you can. Be warned that some earthquakes may only be foreshocks before a major one.

Limit your movements to a few short steps to a nearby safe location, and remain there until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to leave.

If outdoors, find a space free of obstructions like trees, signage, buildings, and electrical cables and poles.

Keep a safe distance from structures, lighting, and utility wires.

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