| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.1 km |
| Coordinates | -42.097, 171.654 |
| UTC time | 1991-02-15 10:48:11.520 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 15, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, February 15, 1991 at 10:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nelson (New Zealand - NZ), about 163.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 171.654 and latitude -42.097.
| Location | Christchurch |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-02-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Nelson | 163.8 km |
| Rolleston | 175.8 km |
| Christchurch | 178.8 km |
| Blenheim | 201.4 km |
| Wellington | 274.7 km |
| Porirua | 286.8 km |
| Lower Hutt | 288.5 km |
| Upper Hutt | 302.1 km |
| Paraparaumu | 309.6 km |
| Masterton | 356.8 km |
| Whanganui | 373.3 km |
| Palmerston North | 383.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.