Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1369140 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-16 16:48:57 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-16 04:48:57 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-16 17:03:47 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
| Depth | 12 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Gisborne |
| Nearest settlement | Hicks Bay |
| Distance | 588 km |
| Course | NE |
| 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.