1929 Murchison earthquake
1929 earthquake centered in Murchison, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1929 Murchison earthquake occurred at 10:17 am on 17 June. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7.3, and was felt throughout New Zealand. There were 17 deaths, mostly as a result of landslides triggered by the earthquake. The rumbling sound of the earthquake was loud enough to be heard at New Plymouth, more than 250 km (155 mi) away.[2]
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UTC time | 1929-06-16 22:47:30 |
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ISC event | 908150 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 17 June 1929 (1929-06-17) |
Local time | 10:17 |
Magnitude | Ms 7.8, Mw 7.3[1] |
Depth | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
Epicentre | 41.55°S 172.25°E / -41.55; 172.25[1] |
Areas affected | South Island, New Zealand |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme)[2] |
Casualties | 17 deaths, others injured |
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