Tsunami watch canceled for Hawaii following large earthquake off New Zealand A tsunami watch is in effect following a powerful quake off New Zealand. (Source: Google) By HNN Staff | March 4, 2021 at 8:23 AM CST - Updated March 10 at 8:01 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center determined a strong quake off New Zealand posed no threat to the islands.
The 8.1-magnitude tremor struck near the Kermadec Islands region around 9:30 a.m. Hawaii time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the watch shortly after the quake and it was lifted about 12:20 p.m. after authorities confirmed it did not trigger dangerous waves that could impact Hawaii.
Tsunami watch in Hawaii cancelled after Pacific earthquake
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