Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off the lower South Island coast

Tuesday 8 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 8:22am

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A moderate magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred at 12.53am, centred 115km northwest of the Snares Islands. More than 1,190 people reported feeling the tremor, which was felt from Southland and Otago to Nelson and Wellington. No tsunami warning has been issued.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 8 Jul 2025, 5:31am

   Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes lower South Island (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 8 Jul 2025, 7:05am

   'Moderate' magnitude 6.0 quake shakes lower South Island overnight (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 8 Jul 2025, 7:07am

   Hundreds feel magnitude 6 quake off Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via RNZTue 8 Jul 2025, 8:22am

   Hundreds report feeling magnitude 6.0 earthquake off South Island's coast (opens in new tab)

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