Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1352294 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-23 11:48:07 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-22 23:48:07 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-23 12:10:58 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 255.157 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Waikato |
| Nearest settlement | Pauanui |
| Distance | 112 km |
| Course | ENE |
| 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.