Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (5.2 mw) (2024-12-14 10:20:23 UTC)

1734171623

-38.7674, 178.9705

10.00 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2024-12-14 10:20:23 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (5.2 mw) (2024-12-14 10:20:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241214_0000087

Nearest Places

Gisborne Canyon / 12.05 km
Tuaheni Bank / 34 km
Gisborne Knolls / 37.41 km
Paritū Gap / 38.55 km
Lower Paritū Basin / 46.58 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 1.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 32.80 km
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2.4

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Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

1.6

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Time: 1734959158
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

44 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734958546
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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3.2

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Depth: 8.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

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Time: 1733346063
Depth: 20.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

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Time: 1733289993
Depth: 21.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

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Time: 1729063684
Depth: 24.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)