Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081878 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 14:20:58 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 01:20:58 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 14:23:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Depth | 115.63 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| 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 | Waikato |
| Nearest settlement | Whangamata |
| Distance | 30 km |
| Course | N |
| 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.