The Pacific Tsunami Center has cancelled the watch on the Tsunami.
The event was triggered by an earthquake measuring 8.0 this morning near Vanuatu. A Tsunami wave did occur in the Vanuatu area but is no longer any threat to New Zealand. There are no reports of the damage resulting from the wave so far.
The cancellation of the watch for New Zealand occurred at 1.18pm this afternoon.
A Tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand following the Pacific earthquake that happened on 30 September. That Earthquake measured 8.3 magnitude. A relatively small wave (40cm) reached New Zealand but there was criticism of member of the public who went to beaches to watch for a wave.
North Shore residents can register with the council for telephone alerts for Tsunamis events. People who want to register should call the council Actionline (09) 486 8600.
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