WELLINGTON: New Zealand authorities withdrew a tsunami warning on Thursday (Jul 16) following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island."This advisory represents a downgrade from warning," the National Emergency Management Agency said, explaining that the quake was smaller than its initia

Initially assessed as a magnitude-6.3 earthquake, NEMA later revised that downward to a 5.9.

A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful earthquake hit New Zealand today.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand's South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.