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2010 Canterbury Earthquake

Magnitude 7.1, Saturday, September 4 2010 at 4:35 am (NZST), 40 km west of Christchurch.

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NZ Standard Time Saturday, September 4 2010 at 4:35 am
Latitude, Longitude 43.55°S, 172.18°E
Focal Depth 10 km
Moment magnitude 7.1
Region Canterbury
Location
  • 10 km south-east of Darfield
  • 20 km south-east of Coalgate
  • 40 km west of Christchurch
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