Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584221 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 20:54:37 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-27 11:54:37 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 21:00:23 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 118 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | East Timor |
| Administration area | Distrito Lautém |
| Nearest settlement | Lospalos |
| Distance | 78 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Timor Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.