A new tsunami warning has been issued for Norfolk Island after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands, in New Zealand's north.
There is currently no threat to Australia's mainland.
There is also a warning for people near the NZ coast from the Bay of Islands to Whangerei, from Matata to Tolaga Bay, and Great Barrier Island.
TSUNAMI WARNING: Areas that need to evacuate are indicated on this map. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible. More info at https://t.co/ccVFYQQoBr pic.twitter.com/bnEgZy8ikF
— National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) March 4, 2021
They have been told they must move immediately to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.
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