GeoNet: M 6.8 Wairarapa II Sun, Aug 2 1942

M 6.8 Wairarapa II Sun, Aug 2 1942

The shock that struck the Wairarapa Region on 2 August was nearly as severe as the disastrous 24 June earthquake 5 weeks earlier.

Earthquake Details

When	Sun Aug 2 1942 12:34 AM
Where	10 km south-west of Masterton
Shaking	Extreme
Magnitude	6.8
Depth	40 km
Quality	best

Address where you were when you felt shaking

Report

Felt Report Summary

	Extreme	2
	Severe	31
	Strong	18
	Moderate	13
	Light	29
	Weak	18
	Total	114

Shaking Map

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Interactive Map showing quake location and reported shaking.

Felt Report Summary

	Extreme	2
	Severe	31
	Strong	18
	Moderate	13
	Light	29
	Weak	18
	Total	114