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Quake Details

Information about this earthquake and historical location data.

Public ID2012p595494
Universal TimeAugust 8 2012 at 7:59:47
NZ Standard TimeWednesday, August 8 2012 at 7:59:47 pm
Latitude, Longitude-37.63, 179.90
Intensity ?light
Focal Depth0 km
Magnitude2.8
Location135 km east of Te Araroa
AgencyWEL(GNS_Primary)
Status ?automatic
Quality ?caution

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Quake History

Location history for this earthquake:

Interval Since EventOrigin TimeLatitudeLongitudeDepthMagnitudeStatus ?Quality ?
000 00:03:002012-08-08T07:59:47.685Z-37.63179.9002.8automaticcaution
000 00:02:082012-08-08T07:59:47.685Z-37.63179.9002.7automaticcaution
000 00:02:022012-08-08T07:59:47.685Z-37.63179.9002.6automaticcaution
000 00:01:552012-08-08T07:59:47.685Z-37.63179.9002.3automaticcaution
  • Earthquake information last modified: 2012-08-08T08:02:47.743Z (UT).
  • Page last modified: 2013-05-25T06:32:57.083Z (UT).