M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 08:25:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 17, 2025 at 08:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-17 08:25:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.96000, 130.47000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Banda Api

Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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