| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.578, 173.825 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 17:17:38.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 17:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 118.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.825 and latitude -42.578.
| Location | Christchurch |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 118.6 km |
| Christchurch | 143.9 km |
| Nelson | 152.2 km |
| Rolleston | 162.1 km |
| Wellington | 163.8 km |
| Lower Hutt | 176.4 km |
| Porirua | 181.8 km |
| Upper Hutt | 189.7 km |
| Paraparaumu | 209.7 km |
| Masterton | 235.7 km |
| Palmerston North | 288.7 km |
| Whanganui | 311.7 km |
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