The latest on the cancellation of the New Zealand tsunami warning by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

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Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).

Tsunami warning cancelled:

According to scientifc advice, no further tsunami threat exists for New Zealand coastlines as a result of the earthquake described below. Nonetheless minor fluctuations in sea level may continue for up to 48 hours and caution is required on beaches and in marine environments.
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Earthquake parameters: Origin time:
0545Z 11 March 2011
NZ time: 1846NZDT 11 March 2011
Co-ordinates: 38.2 North 142.5 East
Depth: 24km
Location: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Magnitude: 8.9 

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Summary:

This is the last message via the national warning system for this event.

This cancellation message has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.

This cancellation message will be broadcast under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public broadcasters.

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NCMC status:

The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) will remain activated for the Christchurch earthquake event.

Useful websites:
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz  
http://www.getthru.govt.nz

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Issued by:

Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management