M 4.8 earthquake
45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
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Depth and location refined by USGS
USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 71.2 km to 72.8 km, epicentre from -37.404, 177.831 to -37.417, 177.845 (moved 2.0 km SE) and location from 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand to 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand.
- Depth
- 71.2 km72.8 km
- Epicentre
- -37.404, 177.831-37.417, 177.845(moved 2.0 km SE)
- Location
- 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
1 felt report received
1 people have reported feeling this earthquake, with a maximum reported intensity of 2.7 (Modified Mercalli).
M 4.8 earthquake recorded near 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at 73 km depth (-37.417, 177.845), reported by USGS.
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