Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 8 km NW of Takaka, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 8 km NW of Takaka, New Zealand at Sep 27, 2023, 10:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 70 km (43 mi) NW of Nelson. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 27, 2023, 10:56 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.793, 172.741 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.0 | 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 163 km | |
| 4.3 | 74 km NNE of Marybank, New Zealand | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 4.3 | 31 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.0 | 15 km SSE of Takaka, New Zealand | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 221 km | |
| 4.2 | 50 km ENE of Westport, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.5 | 62 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 181 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.