| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.819, 172.615 |
| UTC time | 1929-06-22 15:30:12.650 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 22, 1929 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, June 22, 1929 at 15:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nelson (New Zealand - NZ), about 82.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.615 and latitude -41.819.
| Location | Nelson |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1929-06-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Nelson | 82.7 km |
| Blenheim | 116.2 km |
| Wellington | 189.5 km |
| Christchurch | 190.8 km |
| Rolleston | 197.3 km |
| Porirua | 201.4 km |
| Lower Hutt | 203.2 km |
| Upper Hutt | 216.8 km |
| Paraparaumu | 224.4 km |
| Masterton | 271.5 km |
| Whanganui | 293.4 km |
| Palmerston North | 299.5 km |
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