Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near New Zealand’s South Island
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near New Zealand’s South Island on March 25, 2023. The event prompted safety warnings for coastal areas as over 4,700 individuals felt the tremors. Additionally, there has been a global rise in significant earthquakes, impacting regions previously considered seismically stable.
On March 25, a significant earthquake measuring 6.7 struck near the South Island of New Zealand, as reported by Reuters and GeoNet. The tremor occurred approximately 160 km northwest of the Snares Islands at a depth of 33 km, registered at 14:43 local time.
In response, the National Emergency Management Agency urged residents in the Southland and Fiordland regions to avoid coastal areas due to potential hazards from strong and unusual currents. The advisory impacts the western coast of the South Island, stretching from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point.
Over 4,700 individuals reported feeling the earthquake, with local media highlighting instances of falling objects and the swaying of buildings.
Globally, there has been a noticeable rise in powerful earthquakes resulting in significant destruction. Some recent occurrences have impacted regions previously considered seismically inactive, like Ukraine.
On March 21, an earthquake occurred near Isfahan, Iran, close to a critical nuclear facility. Earlier in March, a 2.6 magnitude quake was reported in Ternopil, Ukraine, and in February, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Poltava.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand on March 25, prompting safety advisories for coastal areas due to unusual currents. This event coincides with a global pattern of increased seismic activity, including earthquakes in regions such as Iran and Ukraine, challenging previous assumptions about seismic safety in these areas.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
