A large slip on Raoul Island following the 8.1 magnitude earthquake. Two MetService staff and the engineer travelled to the remote island with GNS Science staff and the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) onboard the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Canterbury. This week's trip was scaled back to focus on critical work, including maintenance of weather systems and tsunami warning systems. Just over a week ago, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook thousands of New Zealanders awake at 2.27am. "We will continue to monitor the situation in the Kermadec Islands, including consulting with our colleagues in GNS Science."

Source: Otago Daily Times March 14, 2021 05:37 UTC