| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.440, 175.750 |
| UTC time | 2005-01-31 17:31:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 31, 2005 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, January 31, 2005 at 17:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masterton (New Zealand - NZ), about 54.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 175.750 and latitude -41.440.
| Location | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2005-01-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Masterton | 54.0 km |
| Upper Hutt | 67.5 km |
| Lower Hutt | 74.0 km |
| Porirua | 82.7 km |
| Wellington | 83.2 km |
| Paraparaumu | 84.7 km |
| Palmerston North | 121.2 km |
| Blenheim | 150.1 km |
| Whanganui | 177.8 km |
| Nelson | 206.9 km |
| Hastings | 221.1 km |
| Napier City | 238.1 km |
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M 4.0
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M 4.6
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M 4.5
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M 4.3
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M 4.4
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M 4.3
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