Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1442651 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-08-27 23:00:20 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-27 11:00:20 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-27 23:02:38 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Depth | 148 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Taranaki |
| Nearest settlement | Manaia |
| Distance | 26 km |
| Course | SW |
| 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.