Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583023 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 05:39:49 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-25 21:39:49 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 05:49:17 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 20 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Gorontalo |
| Nearest settlement | Gorontalo |
| Distance | 140 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Celebes Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.