Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 34 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 34 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand at Dec 8, 2023, 20:30 UTC, at a depth of 20 km. The epicentre was 54 km (34 mi) NNE of Rangiora. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 8, 2023, 20:30 UTC |
| Depth | 19.9 km |
| Coordinates | -42.859, 172.857 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 54 km E of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.1 | 63 km WSW of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km N of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.4 | 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 3 km ENE of Southshore, New Zealand | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 3.2 | 14 km ENE of New Brighton, New Zealand | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 19 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.