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Mag. 5.2 earthquake, Fiordland region, New Zealand

PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT

GNS SCIENCE
GeoNet Data Centre
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
http://www.geonet.org.nz


The following earthquake has been recorded by GNS Science:

Reference number: 3134710/G
Universal Time: 5 August 2009 at 04:25
NZ Standard Time: Wednesday, 5 August 2009 at 4:25 pm
Latitude, Longitude: 45.61°S, 166.41°E
Location: 100 km west of Te Anau
Focal depth: 5 km
Richter magnitude: 5.2

Web page: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3134710g.html


The GeoNet project is core funded by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and is being designed, installed and operated by GNS Science on behalf of EQC and all New Zealanders.

GNS Science accepts no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of the information provided. GNS Science does not make any representation in respect of the information's accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose.


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