Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584258 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 22:26:40 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-27 14:26:40 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 22:35:18 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 27 km |
| Class | Light |
| 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 | North Sulawesi |
| Nearest settlement | Bitung |
| Distance | 159 km |
| Course | NE |
| 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.