Earthquake strikes off New Zealand with no tsunami warning

On April 30, 2025, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred off the west coast of New Zealand. The quake took place shortly after 1 a.m. local time, about 187 miles (300 kilometers) southwest of Invercargill, at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers) beneath the sea. The earthquake was classified as moderate by monitoring agencies in New Zealand, and no reports of damage or injuries were immediately available. Additionally, the U.S. Geological Survey did not issue any tsunami warnings in response to the earthquake. Interestingly, the tremors from the earthquake were not felt in New Zealand, as reported by the country's geological sciences agency. New Zealand’s geographical positioning on the Pacific