M4.1 Earthquake 238 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand — November 2, 2023
2023-11-02 21:28:46 UTC (2023-11-02) · approx. 9:28 AM UTC+12 local
On November 2, 2023 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 238 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at a depth of 60.1 km and coordinates -35.6387°, 179.3913°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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179.3913°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Hicks Bay, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 238 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on November 2, 2023 at 21:28 UTC had a depth of 60.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000l9dy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 2, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 238 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand — November 2, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000l9dy/