M 4.1 - off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand

Name: M 4.1 - off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand
Start: 2007-12-30T17:52:05+00:00
Location: off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand

December 30, 2007 at 17:52:05 UTC

Depth: 35.00 km (Shallow)

M 4.1

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.1 mb
Depth	35.00 km (Shallow)
Location	-48.1720S, 164.2820E
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 35.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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