Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583823 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 08:14:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-27 12:14:30 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 08:14:30 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.9 |
| Depth | 0 km |
| Class | Micro |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | confirmed |
| Data provider | Oman Meteorology |
| Continent | Middle-East |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Administration area | Al Fujayrah |
| Nearest settlement | Dibba Al-Hisn |
| Distance | 140 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underground quake |