Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.9 earthquake 4 km E of Clifton, New Zealand
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 4 km E of Clifton, New Zealand at Sep 4, 2023, 07:58 UTC, at a depth of 16 km. The epicentre was 14 km (9 mi) ESE of Christchurch. 11 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.9 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 4, 2023, 07:58 UTC |
| Depth | 16.1 km |
| Coordinates | -43.559, 172.806 |
| Felt reports | 11 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 3 km ENE of Southshore, New Zealand | 2 km / 2 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.2 | 14 km ENE of New Brighton, New Zealand | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 20 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.