Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584737 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 11:51:24 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 10:51:24 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 12:05:50 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.4 |
| Depth | 11.9 km |
| Class | Micro |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Administration area | Melilla |
| Nearest settlement | Melilla |
| Distance | 79 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Mediterranean |
| Water surface name | Alboran Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.