**Three Major Earthquakes Hit New Zealand's Coast** On Friday, three powerful earthquakes rocked the coast of New Zealand, triggering a tsunami warning. The strongest quake, with a magnitude of 6.1, struck near Wellington at 8pm local time on Wednesday. **Intensity and Impact** According to the New Zealand earthquake monitoring agency, the magnitude-6.1 quake was felt by residents in the following areas: * Arrowtown, Otago: 48 * Whakatane, Bay of Plenty: 56 In the past 24 hours, New Zealand has experienced 20 quakes with magnitudes above 2, up to 35. Over the past 365 days, the region has seen up to 100 earthquakes with a shaking intensity of Weak or greater. **Tsunami Warning** The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for the coastal areas of Wellington and the South Island. Residents were advised to evacuate to higher ground and stay away from beaches. However, the warning was later lifted. **Ongoing Monitoring** Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents to stay alert for further updates. Geonet, New Zealand's geological hazard monitoring agency, is providing real-time earthquake information and tsunami warnings. Residents are reminded to have a plan in place for earthquakes and tsunamis, including evacuation routes and emergency supplies.