M4.2 earthquake - 13 km NW of Karoro, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 13 km NW of Karoro, New Zealand on 6 Apr 2024, 10:37 UTC at a depth of 12 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.

The nearest town in our records is Rangiora, about 160 km away in Canterbury, New Zealand.