Moderate earthquake south of Hastings / Napier and felt all over the North Island of New Zealand

Last update: July 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm by By Ashish Khanal

Update 22:49 UTC : The earthquake was well registered at the nearby Pawani GNS Science seismograph.

Update 22:44 UTC : Hastings police senior sergeant Brian Smith said the quake caused buildings to shake and was the strongest felt in the region in many months.

A moderate M4.9 earthquake at a depth of 64 km (Geonet) was felt all over the North Island and even at some locations on the North of the South Island. The intermediate depth of the hypocenter is the main reason for it being felt that way in such a big radius.
This earthquake is not dangerous and will not generate any damage or injuries.
Geonet New Zealand has received +1000 felt reports – 95% claiming a light shaking

I Have Felt It reports as received by Geonet – Image courtesy and copyright Geonet New Zealand

30 km east of Waipukurau
30km (19mi) SW of Hastings, New Zealand
38km (24mi) SW of Taradale, New Zealand
46km (29mi) SW of Napier, New Zealand
101km (63mi) NE of Palmerston North, New Zealand

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 4.9

Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-07-08 09:58:44

GMT/UTC Time : 2013-07-07 21:58:44

Depth (Hypocenter)  : 31 km

from:     http://earthquake-report.com/2013/07/07/moderate-earthquake-waipukurau-on-july-7-2013/