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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jul 12 2008 at 10:06 pm (NZST)

Magnitude 4.2, Saturday, July 12 2008 at 10:06 pm (NZST), 30 km south of Whakatane.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 2937174/G
Universal Time July 12 2008 at 10:06
NZ Standard Time Saturday, July 12 2008 at 10:06 pm
Latitude, Longitude 38.20°S, 176.92°E
Focal Depth 80 km
Richter magnitude 4.2
Region Bay of Plenty
Location
  • 20 km west of Waimana
  • 20 km south-east of Kawerau
  • 30 km south of Whakatane
  • 240 km south-east of Auckland

Reported felt in Whakatane and Opotiki

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2008 Jul 12 10:25 (UT).