Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584881 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 15:30:00 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 06:30:00 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 15:42:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 26 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Maluku Utara |
| Nearest settlement | Labuha |
| Distance | 116 km |
| Course | WNW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Molukka Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.