Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584283 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 23:06:39 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 08:06:39 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 23:06:39 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.8 |
| Depth | 461.469 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Great depth |
| Mercalli scale | 5 |
| Possible effects | Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers. |
| Data status | confirmed |
| Data provider | Oman Meteorology |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Administration area | Tōkyō |
| Nearest settlement | Ogasawara |
| Distance | 247 km |
| Course | WNW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Philippine Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.