5.5 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Riverton, Southland, New Zealand

46 years ago

UTC time: Friday, October 12, 1979 13:35 PM

Your time: 1979-10-12T13:35:18Z

Depth: 15.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mb

USGS page: M 5.5 - off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 0 persons

1979-10-12 13:35:18 5.5 magnitude, 15.0 km depth
Riverton, Southland, New Zealand

1979-10-12 15:55:21 4.3 magnitude, 33.0 km depth

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