Significant Earthquake advisory No 1

Origin time: 0034hrs UTC on 14^th November

Coordinates: Lat: 42.7S Lon: 173.4E

Depth: 10km

Magnitude: 6.8

Location: South Island of NZ

(Only Warnings issued by the Tonga Meteorological Service represent the official warning status for Tonga)

Based on preliminary earthquake information above, this is for information only

This is the final message for this event unless significant changes occur warranting an upgrade to alert or warnings messages.

The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) is not activated.

Normal NEOC contact details apply:

General Enquiries: (676) 26340

General Enquiries: (676) 35355

Duty Officer: MT/LF/GV/FH