Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 25 Mar 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck off the coast of Riverton, New Zealand, on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. Initially, it was recorded as a 7.0 magnitude quake. No tsunami warning has been issued so far. Authorities are assessing any possible damage. The region is known for high seismic activity due to the Australia-Pacific plate boundary. In 1931, New Zealand's largest recorded earthquake, at 7.8 magnitude, killed 256 people in Hawke’s Bay. Experts continue to monitor the situation.
