Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1550548 |
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| Event time | 2026-01-14 22:11:49 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-14 09:11:49 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-14 22:14:43 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.6 |
| Depth | 50.55 km |
| Class | Micro |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | automatic |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Gisborne |
| Nearest settlement | Hicks Bay |
| Distance | 15 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |