Science behind New Zealand's magnitude 8.1 earthquake

Find out what caused the massive magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on the morning of March 5, 2021 Credits Ali Sealander - host RJ Stern - writer Zach Clowdus - writer / video editor Special thanks to AAPG for the support that help us make this video :) References https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...​https://www.iris.edu/hq/retm/​https://teara.govt.nz/en/earthquakes​ Credits Maps created with mapbox.com and GEOlayers 3 Song "Just Dance" by Patrick Patrikios Sounds via freesound.org