"The probabilities are likely to be lower than these within large harbours such as Waitematā and on the west coast," Power said. David Hallett/Stuff A tsunami siren test will sound at noon on Sunday in the Rodney and Waitākere areas. "A magnitude 9 earthquake in South America could have similar tsunami impact to a magnitude 7 earthquake close to Auckland. SIREN TO SOUNDOn April 7, the region's twice-yearly tsunami siren test will sound at noon in the Rodney and Waitākere areas. Evacuate (dot – dot – dot) continuous bursts for 15 minutes indicates immediate evacuation to the nearest safe high ground.

Source: Stuff April 02, 2019 08:03 UTC