Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1423873 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-08-03 18:48:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-03 06:48:30 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-03 18:56:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.5 |
| Depth | 150 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Marlborough |
| Nearest settlement | Waikawa |
| Distance | 82 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Tasman Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.