Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 43 km ENE of Wainui, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 43 km ENE of Wainui, New Zealand at Dec 14, 2024, 10:20 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) E of Gisborne. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 14, 2024, 10:20 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.574, 178.548 |
| Felt reports | 6 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NNE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km ESE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 70 km ESE of Wainui, New Zealand | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.8 | 15 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 58 km NE of Wainui, New Zealand | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 70 km ENE of Wainui, New Zealand | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 20 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.