M4.9 earthquake - 287 km SW of Riverton, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 287 km SW of Riverton, New Zealand on 20 Nov 2023, 00:36 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.