Mag 6.1 Earthquake, Waitara, NZ - very deep 227.3 km

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred 64 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand, on October 30, 2018, at a depth of 227.3 km, which is considered very deep. This event followed a magnitude 6.3 quake in the Drake Passage, south of Patagonia, on October 29, 2018, with a shallow depth of 10 km. The New Zealand quake was felt more strongly in areas like Wellington, despite its distance from the epicenter, due to geological factors related to the alignment of the Australia and Pacific tectonic plates. Reports indicated that the earthquake interrupted parliamentary proceedings, highlighting its impact. Additionally, a 6.1 quake in El Salvador was mentioned as occurring prior to the Drake Passage event. The discussion reflects on the varying experiences of individuals near the epicenter, with some feeling significant distress from the news of the earthquakes.
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Astronuc said:
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000hiup/executive
M 6.1 - 64km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand
2018-10-30 02:13:39 (UTC)
39.054°S 174.977°E
227.3 km depth - every deep

Yesterday, a Mag 6.3 in Drake Passage, south of Patagonia.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000hied/executive
2018-10-29 06:54:21 (UTC)
57.405°S 66.409°W
10.0 km depth - shallow!

@davenn, did you register these?
Yes I did record them :) and another 6.1 in El Salvador prior to the 6.3 in the Drake Passage

The New Zealand event was a M6.2 and 207km deep

Map of New Zealand.
Moderate earthquake (4 hours ago)
  • Tue Oct 30 2018 3:13 PM
  • Magnitude: 6.2
  • Depth: 207 km
  • 25 km south-west of Taumarunui

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The news people gave a good explanation as to why those close to the epicenter didn't really notice much, unlike those in Wellington and further south. But I cannot recall it now, ha. I think its the type of earth, and the alignment of the Australia and Pacific plates.
 
Astronuc said:
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000hiup/executive
M 6.1 - 64km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand
2018-10-30 02:13:39 (UTC)
39.054°S 174.977°E
227.3 km depth - every deep

Yesterday, a Mag 6.3 in Drake Passage, south of Patagonia.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000hied/executive
2018-10-29 06:54:21 (UTC)
57.405°S 66.409°W
10.0 km depth - shallow!

@davenn, did you register these?

A friend of mine who lived a city away from the epicenter was still devastated upon hearing this.
 
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A friend of mine who lived a city away from the epicenter was still devastated upon hearing this.
why ?
 

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