Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1087543 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-20 03:49:48 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-19 14:49:48 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-20 04:48:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 44.97 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Gisborne |
| Nearest settlement | Hicks Bay |
| Distance | 256 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.