Taranaki and the rest of New Zealand is under a ‘marine and beach’ tsunami threat following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands this morning.
Areas under ‘marine and beach threat’ can expect unusually strong currents and unpredictable water flows near the shore. This means a threat to beach, harbour, estuary and small boat activities. The severity of currents and changing water flows will vary within a particular coastal area and over the period this warning is in effect.
People in Taranaki coastal areas should:
- Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
- Stay off beaches and shore areas
- Do not go sightseeing
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
- Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates
- Follow instructions of local civil defence authorities
This warning will remain in effect until a cancellation message is issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand. We note the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Information Statement for this event. PTWC messages do not represent the official warning status for New Zealand.
Authorised by
Ben Ingram, Duty Officer, Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management.
Ph 0800 900 049