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New Zealand Earthquake Report - May 2 2008 at 7:00 am (NZST)

Magnitude 4.6, Friday, May 2 2008 at 7:00 am (NZST), 60 km south of Hokitika.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 2902528/G
Universal Time May 1 2008 at 19:00
NZ Standard Time Friday, May 2 2008 at 7:00 am
Latitude, Longitude 43.23°S, 171.03°E
Focal Depth 2 km
Richter magnitude 4.6
Region West Coast
Location
  • 40 km east of Harihari
  • 40 km south-east of Ross
  • 60 km south of Hokitika
  • 90 km south of Greymouth
  • 130 km west of Christchurch

Probably felt along the west coast of the South Island.

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2008 May 01 19:14 (UT).