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M2.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 19:28:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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