| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 5.8 km |
| Coordinates | -41.764, 174.117 |
| UTC time | 2013-08-16 02:45:27.140 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 16, 2013 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 02:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 30.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.117 and latitude -41.764.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2013-08-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 30.8 km |
| Wellington | 76.4 km |
| Nelson | 88.5 km |
| Lower Hutt | 90.3 km |
| Porirua | 93.1 km |
| Upper Hutt | 104.5 km |
| Paraparaumu | 120.6 km |
| Masterton | 156.8 km |
| Palmerston North | 200.7 km |
| Whanganui | 218.4 km |
| Christchurch | 231.4 km |
| Rolleston | 247.3 km |
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