A earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit New Zealand’s South Island. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the earthquake, centered on the South Island, occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. According to initial assessments, there were no reported casualties or damages following the earthquake, and no tsunami warning was issued. The New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency warned citizens to stay away from beaches and the sea due to the possibility of strong currents in the ocean.