Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1443874 |
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| Event time | 2025-08-29 15:15:24 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-29 03:15:24 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-29 15:17:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 21.23 km |
| Class | Minor |
| 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 | reviewed |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Nearest settlement | Woodville |
| Distance | 6 km |
| Course | SE |
| Surface type | underground quake |