Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 19 km WSW of Wairau Valley, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 19 km WSW of Wairau Valley, New Zealand at Apr 6, 2025, 21:49 UTC, at a depth of 73 km. The epicentre was 33 km (20 mi) SSE of Richmond. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 6, 2025, 21:49 UTC |
| Depth | 73.3 km |
| Coordinates | -41.615, 173.306 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 4.3 | 31 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 73 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.