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New Zealand Earthquake Report - May 12 2011 at 10:24 pm (NZST)

Magnitude 2.3, Thursday, May 12 2011 at 10:24 pm (NZST), 10 km south-east of Featherston.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 3511346 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]
Universal Time May 12 2011 at 10:24
NZ Standard Time Thursday, May 12 2011 at 10:24 pm
Latitude, Longitude 41.15°S, 175.38°E
Focal Depth 0 km
Richter magnitude 2.3
Region Wairarapa
Location
  • 10 km south-east of Featherston
  • 10 km south-west of Greytown
  • 30 km south-west of Masterton
  • 50 km east of Wellington

Man-made explosion as part of a science experiment in lower North Island

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2011 May 12 10:53 (UT).