Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1369982 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 01:11:24 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-17 13:11:24 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 01:14:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 92.5 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Bay of Plenty |
| Nearest settlement | Te Kaha |
| Distance | 93 km |
| Course | N |
| 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.