Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 50 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 50 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand at Dec 17, 2024, 04:39 UTC, at a depth of 25 km. The epicentre was 51 km (32 mi) SE of Blenheim. 18 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 17, 2024, 04:39 UTC |
| Depth | 24.8 km |
| Coordinates | -41.850, 174.375 |
| Felt reports | 18 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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