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M2.5 Depth: 69.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-25 10:30:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sambiki, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 25, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 10:30:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Sambiki
County
Pulau Morotai
Village
Sambiki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.09000, 128.52000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69 km
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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