Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake South Island of New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck South Island of New Zealand at Apr 20, 2023, 19:37 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 13 km (8 mi) ENE of Christchurch. 17 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 20, 2023, 19:37 UTC |
| Depth | 17.2 km |
| Coordinates | -43.500, 172.786 |
| Felt reports | 17 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 3 km ENE of Southshore, New Zealand | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.2 | 14 km ENE of New Brighton, New Zealand | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 20 km | |
| 2.9 | 4 km E of Clifton, New Zealand | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 16 km | |
| 3.2 | South Island of New Zealand | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.3 | 4 km E of Waimairi Beach, New Zealand | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 17 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.