Earthquake 172 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand (4.7 mb) (2024-12-15 16:23:42 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 172 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand, at 2024-12-15 16:23:42 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 172 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000nz3r
Nearest Places
- Solander Trough / 50.58 km
- Puysegur Bank / 65.16 km
- Sea View Peak / 84.65 km
- Solander Island / 84.86 km
- Little Solander Island / 85.68 km
Comment
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Depth: 5.00 km
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Depth: 5.00 km
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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)