M2.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 18:30:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-23 18:30:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.90000, 125.92000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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