Incident Details
On 5 April a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand’s North Island at 19:37 local time. Strong to moderate shaking occurred in the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, and weak to light shaking occurred near North Island and northern South Island. There have been no reported casualties or damage yet. Travel disruptions may occur for damage assessments. Light aftershocks are likely within the coming days.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers should expect aftershocks. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
