Cyprus Mail16 Jul 2026

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near tourist hotspot in New Zealand’s South Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, prompting the authorities to issue a tsunami warning.

The epicenter of the earthquake was about 40 km (24.85 miles) north of Te Anau, which is the gateway to the tourist hotspot of Fiordland, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency....

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