Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357454 |
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| Event time | 2025-04-29 13:17:20 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-29 01:17:20 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-29 13:19:59 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 36.61 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 | automatic |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Otago |
| Nearest settlement | Millers Flat |
| Distance | 27 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |