Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584695 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 04:40:55 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 10:40:55 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 04:40:55 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 16.2 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | automatic |
| Data provider | México SSN |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration area | Chiapas |
| Nearest settlement | Playa Linda |
| Distance | 125 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.