Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583382 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 17:21:27 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 08:21:27 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 17:28:18 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.2 |
| Depth | 157 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Maluku Utara |
| Nearest settlement | Galela |
| Distance | 26 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Molukka Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.