Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585250 |
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| Event time | 2026-03-01 02:21:50 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 13:21:50 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-03-01 02:24:59 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.3 |
| Depth | 34.68 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 | Hawke's Bay |
| Nearest settlement | Otane |
| Distance | 22 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underground quake |