- A tsunami advisory remains in place for New Zealand after a massive earthquake Wednesday morning.
- The magnitude 8.8 quake struck off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia at 11.25am (NZT).
- It is the only quake over magnitude 8 this year, and the first of this size since 2021.
- An emergency alert was issued to New Zealanders yesterday at 4.12pm, warning Kiwis to stay away from sea and shore.
- Nema said tsunami activity had already reached NZ.
- It said the threat 鈥渕ust be regarded as real鈥 and the first currents and surges are unlikely to be the largest and are expected to continue over many hours.
- The tsunami advisory is expected to remain in place until midday Thursday.
- Auckland Emergency Management opened four Civil Defence Centres for residents who live aboard marine vessels.
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