M2.7 Depth: 77.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:58:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA on March 16, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
77.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 15:58:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.44000, 128.00000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77 km
Intermediate
77 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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