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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jun 24 1942 at 11:16 pm (NZDT)

Magnitude 7.2, Wednesday, June 24 1942 at 11:16 pm (NZDT), Within 5 km of Masterton.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 1584843/G
Universal Time June 24 1942 at 11:16
NZ Daylight Time Wednesday, June 24 1942 at 11:16 pm
Latitude, Longitude 40.96°S, 175.69°E
Focal Depth 12 km
Surface wave magnitude 7.2
Region Wairarapa
Location
  • Within 5 km of Masterton
  • 90 km north-east of Wellington
 

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 1999 Jun 11 00:00 (UT).