M 4.1 - off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand

Name: M 4.1 - off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand
Start: 2009-12-29T07:39:16+00:00
Location: off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand

December 29, 2009 at 07:39:16 UTC

Depth: 265.80 km (Intermediate)

M 4.1

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.1 m
Depth	265.80 km (Intermediate)
Location	-35.0290S, 178.2900E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	259 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.1 mean?

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 265.80 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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