A catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar killed more than 2,000, buckled roads and collapsed buildings in the country's largest cities, but a photo of a large crack in a street shared online in fact shows quake damage in New Zealand.

Fears of a tsunami rocking New Zealand have arisen after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the country's South Island earlier today. The powerful tremor hit at 2.42pm local time on Tuesday - shortly before 2am in the UK.

A 6.7 earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand. According to USGS, the earthquake hit around 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, local time. USGS reports the earthquake was 10 km deep, 159 km from Riverton, New Zealand at the southwestern end of the South Island.

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The Riverton coast in New Zealand shook hard as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region early Tuesday., World News News - Times Now

WELLINGTON: A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday (Mar 25), authorities said, prompting the country's disaster agency to warn residents to avoid coastal areas.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island, prompting tsunami fears among residents. Stay informed on safety measures.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The tremor– initially recorded at a 7.0 magnitude– hit at 2:43 pm local time (0143 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) off the southwest tip of the country’s South Island

Strong earthquake hits New Zealand; officials caution against shoreline hazards and warn of unpredictable currents.