Earthquake of Magnitude 1.5 in Rakaia Gorge , New Zealand

Full details of the magnitude 1.5 earthquake that occurred in Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 1.5
Depth 9 km (5.71 miles)
Location 15 km north-west of Methven
Country NZ New Zealand
Region Canterbury
City Rakaia Gorge
Coordinates lat -43.499056585, lon 171.494681654
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