Earthquake of Magnitude 2.9 in Thornton , New Zealand

Full details of the magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred in Thornton, New Zealand. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 2.9
Depth 10 km (6.21 miles)
Location 60 km north of Whakatane
Country NZ New Zealand
Region Bay of Plenty
City Thornton
Coordinates lat -37.428474426, lon 177.10786438
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