Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1423661 |
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| Event time | 2025-08-03 12:14:15 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-03 00:14:15 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-03 12:21:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.1 |
| Depth | 20.8 km |
| Class | Light |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Wellington |
| Nearest settlement | Castlepoint |
| Distance | 19 km |
| Course | W |
| Surface type | underground quake |