Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1356198 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-27 18:37:06 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-27 06:37:06 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-27 18:42:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
| Depth | 172.1 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Tasman |
| Nearest settlement | Collingwood |
| Distance | 67 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Tasman Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.