Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 2, 2025 at 02:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
0761e9e3f86f16167a93266df176ad35256c1e40
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 02:54:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.63000,
126.54000
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Ibu Activity reported
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,355 Catalogue entries
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