Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 13 km NW of Karoro, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 13 km NW of Karoro, New Zealand at Apr 6, 2024, 10:37 UTC, at a depth of 12 km. The epicentre was 160 km (100 mi) NW of Rangiora. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 6, 2024, 10:37 UTC |
| Depth | 12.3 km |
| Coordinates | -42.376, 171.080 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| 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 | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 4.1 | 63 km WSW of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 19 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.