Tsunami warning and immediate evacuation order issued after earthquake in New Zealand

New Zealand Civil Defence has issued an immediate evacuation order for coastal residents following a powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake. Authorities have warned of a possible damaging tsunami, instructing people to move to higher ground immediately to ensure their safety. These emergency measures were implemented to mitigate the risks associated with the seismic activity and the subsequent threat of tsunami waves hitting the coastline, as residents were told to evacuate the affected areas without delay.