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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jun 12 2010 at 2:20 am (NZST)

Magnitude 5.3, Saturday, June 12 2010 at 2:20 am (NZST), 90 km south of Opunake.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 3321605 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]
Universal Time June 11 2010 at 14:20
NZ Standard Time Saturday, June 12 2010 at 2:20 am
Latitude, Longitude 40.21°S, 173.56°E
Focal Depth 170 km
Richter magnitude 5.3
Region South Taranaki Bight
Location
  • 80 km north of French Pass
  • 90 km south of Opunake
  • 90 km south-west of Hawera
  • 160 km north-west of Wellington

Felt throughout lower North Island and upper South Island, No damage expected.

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2010 Jun 11 14:42 (UT).