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M3.0 earthquake 3 km ENE of Southshore, New Zealand

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 3 km ENE of Southshore, New Zealand at Mar 14, 2024, 04:02 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 12 km (8 mi) E of Christchurch. 18 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude3.0 ml
TimeMar 14, 2024, 04:02 UTC
Depth17.0 km
Coordinates-43.543, 172.786
Felt reports18
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
3.634 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand74 km / 46 midepth 10 km
2.65 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand17 km / 10 midepth 10 km
3.00 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand13 km / 8 midepth 15 km
4.439 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand80 km / 50 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.