An earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude struck off the coast of New Zealand near the Kermadec Islands. While damage was limited due to the remote location, tsunami warnings were issued. Tsunami waves of up to 1 meter were observed at Raoul Island, though no large waves were expected on the New Zealand coast. Officials warned of strong coastal currents and for people to stay away from shore.

1. Earthquake strikes New Zealand
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Naohiro Nakamura

2. Overview
● Introduction
● Information of this earthquake
● Damage situation
● Tsunami damage
● About tsunami
● Conclusion

3. Introduction
● In July 7, large earthquake occurred at the
Kermadec Islands region of New Zealand.
● This earthquake measured at magnitude 7.6.
● The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
issued tsunami warnings.

4. Information of this earthquake
● Date and time of occurrence
4:03 July 7, 2011.
● This earthquake measured at magnitude 7.6.
● Earthquake center
South Pacific Ocean at latitude 29.4 south
and
longitude 175.7 west.

5. Damage situation
● The degree of damage was fewer,
because there is area that thinly-peopled.
● Because massive earthquake struck,
result in an increased anxiety the people
of New Zealand.

6. Tsunami damage
● Remarkable damage was nothing.
● The 1-meter tsunami was monitored at
Raoul Island.
● The New Zealand government has
appealed for people to step away from
coast.

7. About tsunami
● The first wave may not be the largest.
● Waves will continue for several hours.
●
● Civil Defense said it is not expecting a
wall of water but is concerned about
strong currents in coastal areas.

8. Conclusion
● The large earthquake occurred at the
Kermadec Islands region of New
Zealand.
● This earthquake measured at magnitude
7.6.
● The degree of damage was fewer,
because there is area that thinly-peopled.