M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Tabangame, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 18:23:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Tabangame, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 18:23:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Tabangame

County

Halmahera Selatan

Village

Tabangame

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.78000, 127.54000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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Kie Matubu

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