2021.03.05 23:02 GMT+8

Hundreds of residents in New Zealand ordered to evacuate after tsunami warning triggered by earthquakes

Updated 2021.03.05 23:02 GMT+8
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Three massive powerful earthquakes, including one of 8.1 magnitude and two over 7.0 magnitude, were reported on Friday on the northeast coast of New Zealand. New Zealand authorities have issued tsunami warnings for some coastal areas. Hundreds of residents on the nation's North Island were ordered to evacuate to higher ground in the early morning.

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