Earthquake of Magnitude 1.6 in Mount Somers , New Zealand

Full details of the magnitude 1.6 earthquake that occurred in Mount Somers, New Zealand. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 1.6
Depth 5 km (3.40 miles)
Location 40 km west of Methven
Country NZ New Zealand
Region Canterbury
City Mount Somers
Coordinates lat -43.708400715, lon 171.108763743
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