Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1582998 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 04:43:47 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 08:43:47 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 04:43:47 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.6 |
| Depth | 0 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 | confirmed |
| Data provider | Oman Meteorology |
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Country | Oman |
| Administration area | Z̧ufār |
| Nearest settlement | Salalah |
| Distance | 49 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Indian Ocean |
| Water surface name | Arabian Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.