Latest quakes in or near Marlborough, New Zealand, in the past 48 hours on Thursday, March 23, 2023 - list, stats and map
Updated: Mar 23, 2023 08:10 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 48 hours:
- 2 quakes above magnitude 3
- 12 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 10 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (24 quakes):
Date and time![]() | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 GMT (7 quakes) | |||||
Mar 23, 2023 8:32 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 07:32 GMT) | 1.4 13 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 7:39 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 06:39 GMT) | 1.7 5 km | Canterbury, 80 km south of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 7:38 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 06:38 GMT) | 1.6 38 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 5:16 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 04:16 GMT) | 2.2 58 km | Tasman Sea, 91 km northwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 3:12 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 02:12 GMT) | 2.5 5 km | Tasman Sea, 25 km northeast of Westport, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 2:45 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 01:45 GMT) | 2.5 5 km | Canterbury, 203 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 1:58 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 23, 2023 00:58 GMT) | 2.6 25 km | Tasman Sea, 23 km west of Levin, New Zealand | More | ||
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 GMT (9 quakes) | |||||
Mar 23, 2023 12:26 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 23:26 GMT) | 1.9 5 km | Tasman Sea, 30 km south of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 10:46 am (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 21:46 GMT) | 2.5 14 km | Tasman Sea, 37 km southeast of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 6:44 am (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 17:44 GMT) | 1.7 7.8 km | Tasman Sea, 29 km southeast of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 6:00 am (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 17:00 GMT) | 2.7 79 km | Tasman, 95 km southwest of Stoke, Nelson City, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 5:43 am (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 16:43 GMT) | 1.9 5 km | South Pacific Ocean, 57 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 23, 2023 5:12 am (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 16:12 GMT) | 2.0 6.1 km | Tasman Sea, 18 km northwest of Levin, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 10:46 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 09:46 GMT) | 1.8 77 km | Tasman, 61 km west of Nelson, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 09:25 GMT) | 2.2 126 km | Tasman, 55 km west of Nelson, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 6:01 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 22, 2023 05:01 GMT) | 2.7 7.3 km | 82 km north of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand I FELT IT | More | ||
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 GMT (8 quakes) | |||||
Mar 22, 2023 12:32 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 23:32 GMT) | 3.3 49 km | 55 km southwest of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand I FELT IT | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 6:55 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 17:55 GMT) | 2.0 11 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 3:39 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 14:39 GMT) | 2.8 26 km | Tasman Sea, Marlborough, 43 km west of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 3:08 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 14:08 GMT) | 2.4 48 km | Marlborough, 17 km east of Nelson, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:46 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:46 GMT) | 1.8 12 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km south of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:46 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:46 GMT) | 1.8 12 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km south of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:26 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:26 GMT) | 3.2 12 km | Tasman Sea, 30 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand I FELT IT | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 11:54 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 10:54 GMT) | 1.6 54 km | New Zealand | More |
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.4 x 1010 joules (4.02 megawatt hours, equivalent to 3.46 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Marlborough Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Marlborough?
The last earthquake in Marlborough occurred 38 minutes ago: Minor mag. 1.4 earthquake - New Zealand on Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 at 8:32 pm (GMT +13).
How many quakes were there in Marlborough in the past 48 hours?
In the past 48 hours, Marlborough, New Zealand had 24 quakes up to magnitude 3.3.
What was the strongest quake in Marlborough in the past 48 hours?
The strongest earthquake in Marlborough in the past 48 hours occurred 1 day 9 hours ago: Weak mag. 3.3 earthquake - 55 km southwest of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 at 12:32 pm (GMT +13).