| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.213, 173.432 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 11:19:34.890 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 88.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.432 and latitude -42.213.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 88.8 km |
| Nelson | 105.6 km |
| Wellington | 152.0 km |
| Christchurch | 160.7 km |
| Lower Hutt | 165.9 km |
| Porirua | 168.4 km |
| Rolleston | 174.9 km |
| Upper Hutt | 180.1 km |
| Paraparaumu | 195.6 km |
| Masterton | 232.0 km |
| Palmerston North | 275.6 km |
| Whanganui | 287.8 km |
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