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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Sep 30 2008 at 4:19 am (NZDT)

Magnitude 7.3, Tuesday, September 30 2008 at 4:19 am (NZDT), 1040 km north-east of Te Kaha.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 2976367/G
Universal Time September 29 2008 at 15:19
NZ Daylight Time Tuesday, September 30 2008 at 4:19 am
Latitude, Longitude 30.77°S, 174.83°W
Focal Depth 33 km
Moment magnitude 7.3
Region NE of New Zealand
Location
  • 340 km south-east of Raoul Island
  • 350 km east of Macauley Island
  • 1040 km north-east of Te Kaha
  • 1070 km south of Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Possibly felt on the eastern side of North Island. No tsunami expected,

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2008 Sep 29 16:18 (UT).