A magnitude 6.0 quake shook the lower South Island early this morning.
The quake hit at 12.53am, centred 115km northwest of the Snares Islands at a depth of 12km, according to GeoNet. The tremor was classed as “moderate”.
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More than 1190 people reported feeling the quake.
No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.
‘Flurry’ of offshore earthquake activity – Southland Emergency Management
Southland Emergency Management said there had been a “flurry of earthquake activity” offshore over the past few months, including a 6.8 magnitude shake in March.
“While they’ve all been offshore, it’s clear the Puysegur system is active and may be filling in some seismic gaps. Some of these quakes (like the M6.8 and M6.0) are likely on the subduction megathrust — which is the same kind of fault system that can generate tsunami.”
The earthquakes were a reminder for tsunami preparedness in the area, a statement on social media read.
“Yes, it might turn out to be unnecessary. Yes, it might be inconvenient. But it’s nowhere near as inconvenient as the alternative. We’d rather you be safe and slightly annoyed than at risk because you waited.”