User:Jarda2020/2022 Gisborne earthquake
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The 2022 Gisborne earthquake was an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the moment magnitude scale that occurred at 01:28:44 NZST on 9 January 2022 (13:28:44 UTC 8 January). The epicentre was located 285 km (177 mi) north-east of Gisborne off the East Cape of the North Island of New Zealand with a focal depth of 13 km (8 mi). The earthquake was widely felt throughout the North Island and in the upper South Island. There were no reported casualties, and buildings predominantly suffered only a little bit of damage.
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UTC time | 2022-01-08 13:28:44 |
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 9 January 2022 |
Local time | 1:28:44 am NZST |
Magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
Depth | 13 km (8 mi) |
Epicentre | 38.65°S 178°E / -38.65; 178 |
Type | Oblique-slip |
Areas affected | New Zealand |
Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
Tsunami | No |
Landslides | Yes |
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