Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 20 km N of Twizel, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 20 km N of Twizel, New Zealand at Feb 24, 2025, 18:23 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. The epicentre was 98 km (61 mi) WNW of Timaru.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 24, 2025, 18:23 UTC |
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | -44.076, 170.105 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 36 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.1 | 75 km SW of Waikowhai, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 76 km SW of Waikowhai, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Twizel, New Zealand | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.