| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.638, 174.386 |
| UTC time | 2013-07-20 19:17:10.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 20, 2013 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 19:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 38.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.386 and latitude -41.638.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2013-07-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 38.5 km |
| Wellington | 50.9 km |
| Lower Hutt | 64.5 km |
| Porirua | 68.2 km |
| Upper Hutt | 78.6 km |
| Paraparaumu | 96.1 km |
| Nelson | 100.6 km |
| Masterton | 130.4 km |
| Palmerston North | 175.9 km |
| Whanganui | 197.8 km |
| Christchurch | 255.2 km |
| Rolleston | 271.7 km |
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