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Information about this earthquake and historical location data.

Public ID2012p550269
Universal TimeJuly 22 2012 at 14:23:34
NZ Standard TimeMonday, July 23 2012 at 2:23:34 am
Latitude, Longitude-37.96, 179.25
Intensity ?unnoticeable
Focal Depth36 km
Magnitude2.7
Location80 km east of Ruatoria
AgencyWEL(GNS_Primary)
Status ?automatic
Quality ?caution

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Quake History

Location history for this earthquake:

Interval Since EventOrigin TimeLatitudeLongitudeDepthMagnitudeStatus ?Quality ?
000 00:02:022012-07-22T14:23:34.208Z-37.96179.25362.7automaticcaution
000 00:01:302012-07-22T14:23:34.208Z-37.96179.25362.6automaticcaution
000 00:01:272012-07-22T14:23:34.208Z-37.96179.25362.5automaticcaution
  • Earthquake information last modified: 2012-07-22T14:25:36.431Z (UT).
  • Page last modified: 2013-06-20T13:32:27.198Z (UT).