Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake Canterbury, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Canterbury, New Zealand at Sep 19, 2023, 21:14 UTC, at a depth of 12 km. The epicentre was 54 km (33 mi) WNW of Ashburton. 35 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 19, 2023, 21:14 UTC |
| Depth | 11.7 km |
| Coordinates | -43.704, 171.120 |
| Felt reports | 35 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 48 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Twizel, New Zealand | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 20 km N of Twizel, New Zealand | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 4.0 | 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 4.2 | 54 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.