| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.321, 173.669 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 11:32:06.540 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:32 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 92.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.669 and latitude -42.321.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 92.6 km |
| Nelson | 121.2 km |
| Wellington | 147.2 km |
| Christchurch | 159.2 km |
| Lower Hutt | 160.7 km |
| Porirua | 164.6 km |
| Upper Hutt | 174.6 km |
| Rolleston | 175.3 km |
| Paraparaumu | 192.3 km |
| Masterton | 224.3 km |
| Palmerston North | 272.3 km |
| Whanganui | 289.8 km |
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