Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 42 km N of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 42 km N of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand at Aug 7, 2023, 17:45 UTC, at a depth of 62 km. The epicentre was 95 km (59 mi) SSW of Richmond.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 7, 2023, 17:45 UTC |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.134, 172.798 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 54 km E of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.1 | 63 km WSW of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.1 | 19 km WSW of Wairau Valley, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km N of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 50 km ENE of Westport, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 20 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.