| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.940, 173.709 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 11:24:18.090 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 51.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.709 and latitude -41.940.
| Location | Nelson |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 51.4 km |
| Nelson | 82.5 km |
| Wellington | 114.8 km |
| Lower Hutt | 128.9 km |
| Porirua | 130.8 km |
| Upper Hutt | 143.0 km |
| Paraparaumu | 157.8 km |
| Masterton | 195.8 km |
| Christchurch | 197.9 km |
| Rolleston | 212.6 km |
| Palmerston North | 237.7 km |
| Whanganui | 250.3 km |
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