| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.347, 172.595 |
| UTC time | 1990-02-10 03:54:47.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 10, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, February 10, 1990 at 03:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Christchurch (New Zealand - NZ), about 132.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 172.595 and latitude -42.347.
| Location | Christchurch |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-02-10
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Christchurch | 132.1 km |
| Nelson | 132.7 km |
| Rolleston | 138.7 km |
| Blenheim | 145.6 km |
| Wellington | 216.0 km |
| Lower Hutt | 230.1 km |
| Porirua | 230.9 km |
| Upper Hutt | 244.3 km |
| Paraparaumu | 256.8 km |
| Masterton | 297.9 km |
| Palmerston North | 335.6 km |
| Whanganui | 338.4 km |
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