| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 12.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.332, 173.903 |
| UTC time | 2016-11-14 06:47:52.040 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 14, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 06:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blenheim (New Zealand - NZ), about 91.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 173.903 and latitude -42.332.
| Location | Blenheim |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-11-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Blenheim | 91.0 km |
| Nelson | 128.8 km |
| Wellington | 137.1 km |
| Lower Hutt | 150.0 km |
| Porirua | 154.9 km |
| Upper Hutt | 163.6 km |
| Christchurch | 169.1 km |
| Paraparaumu | 182.8 km |
| Rolleston | 186.3 km |
| Masterton | 211.3 km |
| Palmerston North | 262.2 km |
| Whanganui | 283.8 km |
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