Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357650 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-29 18:44:37 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-29 06:44:37 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-29 18:48:34 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.1 |
| Depth | 17.09 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | automatic |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Southland |
| Nearest settlement | Riverton |
| Distance | 32 km |
| Course | SSW |
| 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.