| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.076, 173.993 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-14 01:28:20.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 14, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 01:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 62.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.993 and latitude -42.076.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 62.4 km |
| Nelson | 107.2 km |
| Wellington | 109.3 km |
| Lower Hutt | 122.7 km |
| Porirua | 126.8 km |
| Upper Hutt | 136.5 km |
| Paraparaumu | 154.7 km |
| Masterton | 186.2 km |
| Christchurch | 196.6 km |
| Rolleston | 213.2 km |
| Palmerston North | 234.5 km |
| Whanganui | 254.5 km |
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