M5.3 earthquake near Taupo, New Zealand
46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand ·
5.3 Magnitude 5.3 (mww)
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Location | 46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand 38.578° S, 175.382° E |
| Depth | 284 km (176 mi) |
| Felt reports | 9 people reported to USGS "Did You Feel It?" |
| USGS PAGER alert | Green USGS estimate of possible losses |
| Last updated by USGS |
Nearest towns
- 62 km (39 mi) W of Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand
- 78 km (48 mi) S of Cambridge, Waikato Region, New Zealand
- 89 km (55 mi) S of Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Distances are straight-line from the epicenter to the town center (GeoNames places with 15,000 or more people).
Tsunami
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Official sources
- USGS event page (ShakeMap, technical details, updates)
- Did you feel it? Tell USGS
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