| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.374, 173.937 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-13 19:28:56.720 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 13, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 19:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 95.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.937 and latitude -42.374.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 95.6 km |
| Nelson | 134.3 km |
| Wellington | 139.6 km |
| Lower Hutt | 152.4 km |
| Porirua | 157.6 km |
| Upper Hutt | 165.7 km |
| Christchurch | 167.1 km |
| Rolleston | 184.7 km |
| Paraparaumu | 185.4 km |
| Masterton | 212.7 km |
| Palmerston North | 264.6 km |
| Whanganui | 287.3 km |
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