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BREAKING: Massive earthquake jolts tourist hotspot in New Zealand, tsunami warning issued

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on July 16, 2026, with the epicenter located approximately 40 km north of Te Anau in the Fiordland region. The tremor initially triggered a coastal tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory.