Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1478913 |
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| Event time | 2025-10-14 03:58:42 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-10-13 14:58:42 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-10-14 04:02:23 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.1 |
| Depth | 122.98 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 | reviewed |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Gisborne |
| Nearest settlement | Hicks Bay |
| Distance | 298 km |
| Course | NE |
| 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.