The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management says there is no risk of a tsunami to the Coromandel Peninsula following this morning's earthquake.

The 6.7 magnitude quake occurred 155km east of Te Araroa on the East Cape at about 11.30am this morning.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 155km east of Te Araroa on the East Cape this morning. Photo: File

The ministry says based on current information the earthquake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will pose a threat to New Zealand.

This information has been assessed by the ministry with assistance from scientific advisors.

Te Araroa is north of Opotiki and Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island.

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