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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Sep 26 2008 at 7:23 pm (NZST)

Magnitude 5.2, Friday, September 26 2008 at 7:23 pm (NZST), 20 km north-east of Kaikoura.

Quake Details

Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 2974665/G
Universal Time September 26 2008 at 7:23
NZ Standard Time Friday, September 26 2008 at 7:23 pm
Latitude, Longitude 42.31°S, 173.91°E
Focal Depth 25 km
Richter magnitude 5.2
Region Canterbury
Location
  • 20 km north-east of Kaikoura
  • 70 km south of Seddon
  • 90 km south of Blenheim
  • 130 km south-west of Wellington

Felt earthquake located 20 km East of Kaikoura.

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  • Earthquake information last modified: 2008 Sep 26 07:39 (UT).