Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583937 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 11:06:58 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-27 15:06:58 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 11:56:38 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.7 |
| Depth | 79 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 | Caribbean Sea |
|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Administration area | La Altagracia |
| Nearest settlement | Punta Cana |
| Distance | 59 km |
| Course | NNE |
| 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.