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M2.8 Depth: 211.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-06 12:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA on March 6, 2026 at 12:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
211.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 12:20:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.95000, 128.44000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211 km
Intermediate
211 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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