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M2.7 Depth: 72.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 22:42:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 22:42:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.81000, 127.21000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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