Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 106 km S of Houghton Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 106 km S of Houghton Bay, New Zealand at Feb 1, 2025, 09:26 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 109 km (68 mi) SE of Blenheim. 8 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 1, 2025, 09:26 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.299, 174.739 |
| Felt reports | 8 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.0 | 44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 18 km | |
| 4.4 | 36 km SSE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km SSW of Houghton Bay, New Zealand | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 42 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.