Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585358 |
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| Event time | 2026-03-01 05:50:33 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 16:50:33 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-03-01 05:53:24 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.7 |
| Depth | 5 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | deleted |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Bay of Plenty |
| Nearest settlement | Te Kaha |
| Distance | 9 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underground quake |