A 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand, generating a tsunami. While the tsunami was smaller than one generated by Chile's earthquake, reaching only 1-2 meters high, it still caused damage as buildings were not constructed to be earthquake resistant at the time. A tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand, and people were told to avoid sightseeing along the coastline as the tsunami waves reached different areas of the country over time, with the first wave hitting at 8:52 am and later waves reaching other regions up to two hours later.