Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585240 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 16:02:04 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 22:02:04 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 16:02:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.7 |
| Depth | 14.1 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 | automatic |
| Data provider | México SSN |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration area | Oaxaca |
| Nearest settlement | Barra Quebrada |
| Distance | 8 km |
| Course | SE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.