A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred Within 5 km of Waipukurau, New Zealand on Mon Feb 23 1863 12:39 AM. The quake was 25 kilometres deep and the shaking was severe close to the quake.

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Magnitude 7.5, Mon Feb 23 1863 12:39 AM

Earthquake Details

When	Mon Feb 23 1863 12:39 AM
Where	Within 5 km of Waipukurau
Shaking	Extreme
Magnitude	7.5
Depth	25 km
Quality	best

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