Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
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M2.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2026 at 14:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (43.5 km)
Regional average: 43.5 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,770 Catalogue entries
Of 1,769 other entries for this area and period, 1,356 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
628
Country (24h)
Indonesia
63
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