Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583474 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 20:07:52 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 09:07:52 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 20:38:49 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 480.617 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Great 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 | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Administration area | Sakhalin |
| Nearest settlement | Poronaysk |
| Distance | 268 km |
| Course | ESE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Sea of Okhotsk |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.