Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585068 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 20:13:59 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-03-01 02:13:59 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 20:43:06 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 121.5 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration area | Oaxaca |
| Nearest settlement | Colonia Istmena (Seccion el Zapote) |
| Distance | 2 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underground quake |