Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584545 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 06:04:37 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 10:04:37 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 06:33:17 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.4 |
| Depth | 17.32 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Caribbean Sea |
|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Administration area | La Altagracia |
| Nearest settlement | Punta Cana |
| Distance | 43 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Atlantic |
| Water surface name | North Atlantic Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.