city 1990

Blenheim earthquakes in 1990

Earthquake archive for Blenheim in 1990: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
56.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
04 Oct 1990

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth
36.7 km
UTC
23:48:31
Coordinates
-41.480, 174.955
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1990, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Blenheim. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.6, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 36.7 to 75.6 km, averaging 56.2 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 22, 1990 to Thursday, October 4, 1990 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 36.7 km
Wellington, New Zealand
04 Oct 1990 23:48:31 UTC
4.6 75.6 km
Blenheim, New Zealand
22 Aug 1990 22:14:12 UTC