Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1372136 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-21 06:34:13 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-20 18:34:13 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-21 07:18:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 131 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Gisborne |
| Nearest settlement | Hicks Bay |
| Distance | 820 km |
| Course | NNE |
| 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.