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This is a list of recent earthquakes that may have been felt in the New Zealand region.

  • Map showing earthquake location.
  • Public Id: 2013p387663
  • NZST: Friday, May 24 2013 at 10:25:58 pm
  • Intensity: strong
  • Depth: 13 km
  • Magnitude: 4.5
  • Location: 85 km north-west of Snares Islands
  • Felt it?
  • Map showing earthquake location.
  • Public Id: 2013p387187
  • NZST: Friday, May 24 2013 at 6:13:17 pm
  • Intensity: moderate
  • Depth: 6 km
  • Magnitude: 3.5
  • Location: 25 km south-west of Christchurch
  • Felt it?
  • Map showing earthquake location.
  • Public Id: 2013p386455
  • NZST: Friday, May 24 2013 at 11:43:31 am
  • Intensity: light
  • Depth: 13 km
  • Magnitude: 2.9
  • Location: 5 km east of Porangahau
  • Felt it?