Tsunami advisory lifted for mainland New Zealand but remains for Chathams

Friday 1 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 1:33pm

In this story National Emergency Management Agency

Following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, the National Emergency Management Agency has lifted tsunami advisories for the North and South Islands. However, a beach and marine threat remains for the Chatham Islands, where a 51cm wave was recorded. Strong and unusual currents are expected to continue for some time.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   New Zealand coastlines remain on alert after Russia quake triggers tsunami warning (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 7:06am

   Tsunami wave surge warnings remain in place (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 1 Aug 2025, 8:33am

   Tsunami advisory for North and South Islands now lifted, threat remains in Chatham Islands (opens in new tab)

4. The PressFri 1 Aug 2025, 8:42am

   Tsunami threat lifted for North and South Island, still in place for Chatham Islands (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 1 Aug 2025, 1:33pm

   Tsunami advisory still in effect for Chatham Islands (opens in new tab)