Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 255667 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2020-09-03 02:22:37 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2020-09-02 14:22:37 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2020-09-03 02:24:40 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 13.56 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 | |
| Data provider | GeoNet |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Bay of Plenty |
| Nearest settlement | Waihau Bay |
| Distance | 111 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |