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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jul 15 2009 at 9:38 pm (NZST)

Magnitude 5.4, Wednesday, July 15 2009 at 9:38 pm (NZST), 80 km south of Opunake.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 3124791/G
Universal Time July 15 2009 at 9:38
NZ Standard Time Wednesday, July 15 2009 at 9:38 pm
Latitude, Longitude 40.18°S, 173.60°E
Focal Depth 160 km
Richter magnitude 5.4
Region South Taranaki Bight
Location
  • 80 km south of Opunake
  • 90 km north of French Pass
  • 90 km south-west of Hawera
  • 160 km north-west of Wellington

Felt throughout the southern North Island.

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2009 Jul 16 01:47 (UT).