National Advisory: Tsunami - Potential threat to New Zealand Cancellation
Strong and unpredictable currents may still occur
Issued at 0130 hours on 14 April 2014
Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
Tsunami advisory cancelled:
It is unlikely there is a tsunami threat to New Zealand. This is based on the revised magnitude (Mw7.4) and depth of the
earthquake. Some caution will have to be given regarding potentially strong and unpredicatable currents around coastal
areas of New Zealand. This includes areas around t he northwest part of the North Island, and based on past experience
along the west coast of the South Island (eg. Greymouth and Westport). We strongly advise caution over the next 24
hours.
Earthquake parameters:
Origin time:1236Z 13 April 2014NZ time:1236 NZST 14 April 2014Co-ordinates:11.5 South 162.1 EastDepth:20 kmLocation:Solomon Islands Magnitude:7.4
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
Summary:
This is the last message via the national warning system for this event unless significant further information is
received.
This cancellation message has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and
media.
This cancellation message will be broadcast under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public broadcasters.
NCMC status:
The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) has stood down and is reverting to normal duty arrangements.
After this time, normal Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management contact details will apply:
General enquiries to: 04 817 8555
Useful websites:
Issued by:
Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.
ENDS