Earthquake of Magnitude 6.8 in Riverton , New Zealand

Full details of the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that occurred in Riverton, New Zealand. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 6.8
Depth 10 km (6.21 miles)
Location 159 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand
Country NZ New Zealand
Region Southland
City Riverton
Coordinates lat -46.695, lon 166.002
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