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M2.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 20:38:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 20:38:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.94000, 126.66000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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