Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 255960 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2020-09-03 10:13:56 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2020-09-02 22:13:56 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2020-09-03 10:16:37 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 39.69 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 | Hawke's Bay |
| Nearest settlement | Ohinepaka |
| Distance | 6 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underground quake |