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New Zealand warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake
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New Zealand authorities have issued a tsunami warning following a 5.9-magnitude earthquake off the western coast of the South Island. Residents in affected areas are being urged to move to higher ground immediately.
New Zealand authorities issued a tsunami warning on Thursday (July 16, 2026) following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island, warning people there to “move immediately” to high ground.
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