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Information about this earthquake and historical location data.

Public ID2012p531315
Universal TimeJuly 15 2012 at 14:04:49
NZ Standard TimeMonday, July 16 2012 at 2:04:49 am
Latitude, Longitude-43.40, 171.03
Intensity ?light
Focal Depth5 km
Magnitude2.6
Location55 km west of Methven
AgencyWEL(GNS_Primary)
Status ?automatic
Quality ?caution

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Quake History

Location history for this earthquake:

Interval Since EventOrigin TimeLatitudeLongitudeDepthMagnitudeStatus ?Quality ?
000 00:01:452012-07-15T14:04:49.264Z-43.40171.0352.6automaticcaution
000 00:01:322012-07-15T14:04:49.264Z-43.40171.0352.5automaticcaution
000 00:01:242012-07-15T14:04:49.264Z-43.40171.0352.4automaticcaution
000 00:00:592012-07-15T14:04:49.264Z-43.40171.0352.2automaticcaution
  • Earthquake information last modified: 2012-07-15T14:06:34.968Z (UT).
  • Page last modified: 2013-05-23T13:43:57.652Z (UT).