Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand at Feb 26, 2024, 08:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 50 km (31 mi) NW of Ashburton. 7 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 26, 2024, 08:21 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -43.545, 171.348 |
| Felt reports | 7 |
| 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 | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 4.2 | 54 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 4 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.