New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency has issued a tsunami advisory emergency alert following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, today, July 30.
The alert is for all coastal areas of the North Island, Great Barrier Island, the South Island, and the Chatham Islands.
“Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore are expected following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia,” the alert states.
“Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people.
“There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to the shore.
“People on boats, live-abroads and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore.
“Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials. If you are onshore, you do not need to evacuate.
“But stay away from the water, including beaches, shore areas, harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries. Do not go sightseeing.”
- Full emergency alert pictured below:
