M2.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 12:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on May 20, 2025 at 12:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 12:33:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.28000, 126.15000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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