M2.9 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Molucca Sea, Moluccas (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 05:03:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2026 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Molucca Sea, Moluccas (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-11 05:03:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Moluccas

City

Molucca Sea

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.52000, 128.22000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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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