3. Introduction
The earthquake occurred in the
Canterbury area in New Zealand in
2011.
Additionally, the tsunami was
generated by this earthquake, too.
4. Scale of This Earthquake
The magnitude of this earthquake was
7.6.
Damage was caused in the urban area
in New Zealand.
5. Epicenter of This Earthquake
This earthquake occurred 161 km east
of Raoul Island of the Kermadec
Islands .
The epicenter of this earthquake was at
a depth of 20 km.
6. Tsunami Warning
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning
Center has warned that doesn't
approach the coast in Kermadec
Islands.
7. Damage of Tsunami
A big tsunami was not generated.
The tsunami of about one meter in
height was generated.
8. Conclusion
A lot of people died of this earthquake.
However, the tsunami damage was
none at all against the forecast.
