When was last earthquake in New Zealand?
Earthquakes in New Zealand since 1950
| Date | Region | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2021 | Gisborne | 7.3 |
| 03/04/2021 | Sse Of Raoul Island | 8.1 |
| 06/18/2020 | S Of, Raoul | 7.4 |
| 06/15/2019 | S Of, Raoul | 7.2 |
Where was the earthquake this morning in New Zealand?
The 4.7 magnitude quake occurred at 8.13am, and was centred offshore behind Kāpiti Island, about 25km west of Paraparaumu, and about 28km deep. Within ten minutes about 12,000 people had filed reports with GeoNet to describe the shaking, with most describing it as light.
When was the last earthquake in NZ 2021?
A separate, unrelated magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred off the coast of the North Island of New Zealand, approximately 900 km to the south, several hours before the main quakes….2021 Kermadec Islands earthquakes.
| UTC time | 2021-03-04 17:41:25 |
|---|---|
| 08:28:31 NZDT | |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
| 8.1 Mw | |
| Depth | 43.0 km (27 mi) |
How long does a 7 earthquake last?
Quakes around magnitudes 5-6 often last up to 30 seconds. The very largest quakes can produce shaking that lasts several minutes, but these are fortunately extremely rare. Aftershocks often continue for many weeks, months or even years after larger earthquakes.
What time was the earthquake in New Zealand today?
Latest earthquake was magnitude 2.48 (II) at 20.14 km at 7:24am, about 15 mins ago.
How far can a 7.0 earthquake be felt?
It depends on how you define “effect.” The Loma Prieta (a 6.9- earthquake 7.1 quake, depending on measurement type) in 1989 centered in the San Francisco area could be felt by some people over here in Reno, but we weren’t really impacted. But a 7.0 quake can cause damage 100-150 miles away.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
Earthquake Magnitude Scale
| Magnitude | Earthquake Effects |
|---|---|
| 2.5 or less | Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. |
| 2.5 to 5.4 | Often felt, but only causes minor damage. |
| 5.5 to 6.0 | Slight damage to buildings and other structures. |
| 6.1 to 6.9 | May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. |