April 24
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has dropped a tsunami warning for the Kermadec Islands region of New Zealand. It says there is no longer a threat of tsunami.
The organization says a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the region Monday morning.
Initially, it reported a magnitude 7.3.
The United States Geological Survey says the quake was at a depth of about 49 kilometers.
NHK
