A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful earthquake hit New Zealand today.
The quake was at a depth of 33 miles, and hit New Zealand’s South Island, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
The tremor was centred around 24 miles north of the town of Te Anau, and struck at about 9.15pm (10.15am UK time).
The agency earlier said the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3, before revising the figure to 5.9.
Following the tsunami warning, officials told people in the region to move to high ground as soon as possible and avoid beaches, shore areas and rivers.
They also told people to
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