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Earthquake in Te Anau: Aftermath Check | Christchurch News
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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattled Te Anau last night, but no major damage reported — local water and waste systems are fully operational, and officials are conducting thorough inspections. A series of aftershocks, including a 4.0 quake, have kept the ground unsettled, while safety measures were taken, including closing the Edith Cavell Bridge and warning drivers of potential debris on the Crown Range. A brief tsunami alert for the west coast was quickly canceled after monitoring confirmed no tsunami threat. Teams are still checking remote Fiordland areas, with more updates expected once inspections are complete.
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