Recent New Zealand Earthquake: Two Dead After 7.8 Magnitude Tremor Hit South Island

Authorities confirmed that two citizens have died from the most recent New Zealand earthquake, which caused damage to several establishment and forced residents to evacuate their homes to maintain a strategic distance from possible tsunami waves. Should residents brace themselves for stronger aftershocks after this?

The short answer is yes, although officials are yet to declare a national emergency after the recent New Zealand earthquake since the regions seem to be coping well so far. The 7.8 magnitude tremor shook New Zealand's South Island on Sunday just after midnight, with its epicentre recorded at 57 miles north-northeast of Christchurch's eastern city.

In the aftermath of the recent New Zealand earthquake, authorities have recorded a two-meter high tsunami in Kaikoura on the east coast region of the South Island. According to Weather Watch, a local weather site, the tsunami was followed by smaller yet very dangerous waves that later hit the coast along Wellington.

When the warning was issued, the Civil Defence authority gave out orders to relocate to a higher ground everyone living on the east coast of South Island as well as those residing on the nearby Chatham Islands. Shortly after the recent New Zealand earthquake, a 6.2 magnitude tremor struck the northwestern region of Argentina, although no immediate instances of damage or injuries has been reported.

It seems that the series of aftershocks after the recent New Zealand earthquake is far from over as, on Monday morning, a strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the county's South Island once more.

In a report, the New Zealand Police said, "A number of aftershocks of a lesser magnitude have been experienced up and down the country. Police continue to remind members of the public to drop, cover and hold during any subsequent earthquake. There is a tsunami warning to the east coast of the North and South Islands. Police advise the public in these areas to get to higher ground or go as far inland as possible. Wellington residents should avoid the beaches and waterways."