M4.0 Earthquake 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand — April 2, 2024
2024-04-02 16:34:37 UTC (2024-04-02) · approx. 3:34 AM UTC+11 local
On April 2, 2024 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand, at a depth of 5.3 km and coordinates -43.2208°, 170.9051°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
170.9051°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Hokitika, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand on April 2, 2024 at 16:34 UTC had a depth of 5.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m9e6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 2, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 56 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand — April 2, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9e6/