| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.387, 173.953 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 18:59:07.730 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 96.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.953 and latitude -42.387.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 96.9 km |
| Nelson | 136.1 km |
| Wellington | 140.2 km |
| Lower Hutt | 152.8 km |
| Porirua | 158.2 km |
| Upper Hutt | 166.2 km |
| Christchurch | 166.9 km |
| Rolleston | 184.6 km |
| Paraparaumu | 186.0 km |
| Masterton | 212.9 km |
| Palmerston North | 265.1 km |
| Whanganui | 288.2 km |
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