(MENAFN) A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the southern coast of New Zealand on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event occurred at 12:53 GMT and was centered approximately 208 kilometers (about 129 miles) southwest of Riverton.

The USGS reported that the quake originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, pinpointing the epicenter at coordinates 47.22 degrees south latitude and 165.60 degrees east longitude.

Meanwhile, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology assessed the earthquake at a slightly higher magnitude of 6.5. Despite the strength of the tremor, the agency stated there is no tsunami threat at this time. “There appears to be no risk of tsunami,” the bureau said in a statement following the quake.

Authorities have not reported any casualties or significant structural damage in the wake of the earthquake. Emergency services in the region are continuing to monitor the situation, though early indications suggest the impact was limited due to the offshore location and depth.

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