Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region

KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the earthquake. The Kermadec Islands are located in a remote area of the South Pacific, northeast of New Zealand, where strong earthquakes are relatively common due to active tectonic plate boundaries.

Authorities have not issued any immediate information regarding a tsunami threat. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation as more details become available.