National Emergency Management Agency advises what to do if caught near the shore during an earthquake. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New ZealandTsunami sirens blared and residents told to evacuate after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga. The quake hit about 150km west of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of 237km at 5.38pm NZ time, the US Geological Survey said. After assessment by the National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) and GNS Science, Nema said there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 24, 2026 12:35 UTC