A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the Kermadec Islands, triggering tsunami warnings for New Zealand and surrounding areas. New Zealand's Civil Defense warned people in coastal regions to stay away from beaches and out of the water due to risks from strong currents. The earthquake was centered 161 km east of Raoul Island at a depth of 20 km, and tsunami warnings were issued for regions including New Zealand, Tonga, and the Kermadec Islands.