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Quake Details

Information about this earthquake and historical location data.

Public ID2012p536562
Universal TimeJuly 17 2012 at 12:40:22
NZ Standard TimeWednesday, July 18 2012 at 12:40:22 am
Latitude, Longitude-37.52, 178.06
Intensity ?unnoticeable
Focal Depth42 km
Magnitude2.8
Location30 km west of Te Araroa
AgencyWEL(GNS_Primary)
Status ?automatic
Quality ?good

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Quake History

Location history for this earthquake:

Interval Since EventOrigin TimeLatitudeLongitudeDepthMagnitudeStatus ?Quality ?
000 00:04:082012-07-17T12:40:22.228Z-37.52178.06422.8automaticgood
000 00:01:372012-07-17T12:40:20.695Z-37.43178.05502.6automaticcaution
000 00:01:232012-07-17T12:40:20.695Z-37.43178.05502.5automaticcaution
000 00:01:042012-07-17T12:40:20.695Z-37.43178.05502.4automaticcaution
000 00:01:032012-07-17T12:40:20.695Z-37.43178.05502.3automaticcaution
  • Earthquake information last modified: 2012-07-17T12:44:31.057Z (UT).
  • Page last modified: 2013-05-25T08:46:25.353Z (UT).