New Zealand issued a warning banning its residents from approaching coastal areas following an ongoing threat in some provinces, following an earthquake of up to 8.1 on the Richter scale, early this morning.
However, at 1.30 pm New Zealand time, the displaced residents were already allowed to return to their respective settlements after the end of the big wave.
It was reported that the incident was very unusual for residents with many waking up as early as 2.30 am New Zealand time and worried about their homes and families.
It follows three major earthquakes in the Pacific region – one on the east coast of New Zealand and two near Kermadec, all up to 8.1 on the Richter scale leading to tsunami warnings, particularly in the Northland, Bay of Plenty, and East Coast areas.
There has been no notification for Auckland residents near the coast to evacuate, however under the threat of waters and beaches, they are barred from approaching the area.
Due to the incident, there were some viral videos on social media, believed to have been recorded by the public who were at the scene.
#Tsunami rolling into #TokomaruBay #eqnz pic.twitter.com/G7hVA9AcoM
— Manu Caddie (@manucaddie) March 4, 2021
JUST IN: Tsunami waves rolling at Christchurch east after warning issued in result of the earthquake off the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
#Tsunami #NewZealand pic.twitter.com/WaOvjTYzM9— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 4, 2021
Somebody got the exact moment of impact here in Port Vila. pic.twitter.com/bMXw5eKPVr
— Dan McGarry (@dailypostdan) March 5, 2021
Not only that, but the tsunami warning sounded through sirens also echoed around the coast and parts of New Zealand after the earthquake.
What the #tsunami sirens sound like in #newzealand 🔊pic.twitter.com/HgNEMH5N7c
— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) March 4, 2021
Tsunami warning sirens ring out in parts of New Zealand after a magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands.
Video shows evacuees on higher ground.
(📸: Brent Wall via Storyful) pic.twitter.com/ZaLlK5tAa2
— NewsNation Now (@NewsNationNow) March 5, 2021
Source: The Guardian, DT Next, Twitter
