M2.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 03:57:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 20, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 129 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

36.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 03:57:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.11000, 126.16000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36 km

36 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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