Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1444003 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-08-29 19:40:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-29 07:40:30 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-29 19:44:01 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.3 |
| Depth | 5 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | Southland |
| Nearest settlement | Tuatapere |
| Distance | 160 km |
| Course | WSW |
| 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.